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Book Club Submission

by Jared A Age 14

Published May 29, 2021

Jordan was your average 12 year old kid. He walked home from school alone each day, and got home to...
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The Snake’s Den (Williams)

by Shoy K Age 11

Published May 9, 2021

Her heart beat erratically in her chest. A nice evening, with only a slight breeze. The whole day had been...
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Briar (William) (May 1st 2021)

by Pranjoli Sadhukha Age 11

Published May 3, 2021

Briar It was a cozy Wednesday evening when Briar came. I was in my cousin’s mansion with a few friends....
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Andrew’s Will (William’s class; May 1, 2021)

by Peri Gordon Age 11

Published May 3, 2021

Andrew’s Will (William’s class) By Peri Gordon, 11 Samuel had made a pact with his wealthy brother, Andrew. When Andrew...
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Scarlet Eyes

by Svitra Rajkumar Age 13

Published April 19, 2021

And the feeling surged through her body. Althoughshe was unsure what exactly it was, the feeling was bold and clear,...
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The Magic Stone (2/20 workshop)

by Olivia Zhang Age 9

Published February 23, 2021

The Magic Stone EEK! EEK! On the beach, the seagulls were crowing, demanding that they wanted to join in the...
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A pair of eyes (1/23 workshop)

by Olivia Zhang Age 9

Published January 23, 2021

A Pair of Eyes The flat bottom of the gondola sliced through silent yet disturbed waters with the smoothness of...
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Ships in the Night (Dec. 12)

by Anya Geist Age 14

Published December 15, 2020

Tick. Tick. Tick. The passing of mere seconds seemed eternal that night. The sea was dark and still; its waves...
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The Statue

by Haresha Sandamali Samaranayake Age 11

Published November 22, 2020

I ran as fast as I could. Dashing through the thick brush. The moon followed. I heard loud footsteps behind...
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The Chandelier (October 3, 2020)

by Peri Gordon Age 11

Published November 5, 2020

The Chandelier By Peri Gordon, 11 Nothing has been the same since I found a mysterious chandelier hanging above the...
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Book Club Submission

Post Age 14 Published May 29, 2021 by Jared A

Jordan was your average 12 year old kid. He walked home from school alone each day, and got home to play video games and eat candy. One day, after a particularly tiring day at school, he decided he wa...
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The Snake’s Den (Williams)

Post Age 11 Published May 9, 2021 by Shoy K

Her heart beat erratically in her chest. A nice evening, with only a slight breeze. The whole day had been foggy so she had decided to walk around as soon as the fog had passed by.
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Briar (William) (May 1st 2021)

Post Age 11 Published May 3, 2021 by Pranjoli Sadhukha

Briar It was a cozy Wednesday evening when Briar came. I was in my cousin’s mansion with a few friends. I could never recall who had invited her, though her mystifying grin lingered in my memory.
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Andrew’s Will (William’s class; May 1, 2021)

Post Age 11 Published May 3, 2021 by Peri Gordon

Andrew’s Will (William’s class) By Peri Gordon, 11 Samuel had made a pact with his wealthy brother, Andrew. When Andrew died, he would leave half his fortune to Samuel in his will.
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Scarlet Eyes

Post Age 13 Published April 19, 2021 by Svitra Rajkumar

And the feeling surged through her body. Althoughshe was unsure what exactly it was, the feeling was bold and clear, it made her feel as thoughshe could do anything.
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The Magic Stone (2/20 workshop)

Post Age 9 Published February 23, 2021 by Olivia Zhang

The Magic Stone EEK! EEK! On the beach, the seagulls were crowing, demanding that they wanted to join in the fun; the hundreds of people gathered on the shore and in the water, splashing and laughing ...
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A pair of eyes (1/23 workshop)

Post Age 9 Published January 23, 2021 by Olivia Zhang

A Pair of Eyes The flat bottom of the gondola sliced through silent yet disturbed waters with the smoothness of silk and the quickness of a little bird.
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Ships in the Night (Dec. 12)

Post Age 14 Published December 15, 2020 by Anya Geist

Tick. Tick. Tick. The passing of mere seconds seemed eternal that night. The sea was dark and still; its waves rolled peacefully, quietly. On its surface, the only motion exhibited was the dainty refl...
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The Statue

Post Age 11 Published November 22, 2020 by Haresha Sandamali Samaranayake

I ran as fast as I could. Dashing through the thick brush. The moon followed. I heard loud footsteps behind me. I ran faster. Then I came across an abandoned building.
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The Chandelier (October 3, 2020)

Post Age 11 Published November 5, 2020 by Peri Gordon

The Chandelier By Peri Gordon, 11 Nothing has been the same since I found a mysterious chandelier hanging above the spot where my regular lamp should be.
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