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Ripples in the Pond

by Karen Susanto Age 13

Published April 27, 2021

Humans interrupt a peaceful day in the forest The forest had always been peaceful. The forest was where you would...
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The Vast Imagination of Melanie McGee

by Sienna Rapaport Age 10

Published January 17, 2021

Melanie is determined to save Riverhaven, home to unicorns and dragons, from being torn apart Staring at the harsh sunlight,...
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When You Fall Asleep at Night . . .

by Yutia Li Age 10

Published January 17, 2021

When the people go to sleep, the objects come to life The pitter-patter of feet heading up the stairs reaches...
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Cinka Times Two

by Rose Fischer, Art by Paige Bean Age 12

Published November 22, 2020

Cinka’s birthday wish is granted—in a very peculiar way “Happy birthday, Cinka!” said Cinka’s teacher, Mrs. Reynolds. “I know it...
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Elana (Part Three) A Novella

by Hannah Nami Gajcowski, Art by Rebecca Wu

Published May 2, 2020

You can read the first two installments of Hannah’s novella, which placed third in our 2019 book contest, in the...
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Elana (Part One) A Novella

by Hannah Nami Gajcowski, Art by Margaret Fulop

Published April 1, 2020

This novella, which placed third in our 2019 Book Contest, will be appearing in three parts across the April, May,...
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Elana (Part Two) A Novella

by Hannah Nami Gajcowski, Art by Ava Shorten

Published March 22, 2020

You can read the first installment of Hannah’s novella, which placed third in our 2019 book contest, in the April...
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A World Without Color

by Elyse Bambrough, Art by Sage Millen

Published January 1, 2020

In a colorless world full of trash, the writer dreams of a lush, vivid rainforest Dear Diary, I woke up...
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The Fossil

by Marlena Kilian, Art by Sage Millen

Published December 1, 2019

Corian Monseur lounged on a couch with lace trimmings, gazing lazily through the window. His father was a nobleman and...
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There Goes the Sun

by Phoebe Donovan, Art by Hannah Parker

Published December 1, 2019

A strange man appears in Robin’s house one day and attempts to enlist him in the battle to save the...
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Ripples in the Pond

Story Age 13 Published April 27, 2021 by Karen Susanto

Humans interrupt a peaceful day in the forest The forest had always been peaceful. The forest was where you would stand still and feel the earth beneath your feet.
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The Vast Imagination of Melanie McGee

Story Age 10 Published January 17, 2021 by Sienna Rapaport

Melanie is determined to save Riverhaven, home to unicorns and dragons, from being torn apart Staring at the harsh sunlight, Melanie McGee smiled. She was glad to say that the miniature dragon nuzz...
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When You Fall Asleep at Night . . .

Story Age 10 Published January 17, 2021 by Yutia Li

When the people go to sleep, the objects come to life The pitter-patter of feet heading up the stairs reaches their porcelain ears. The room is holding its breath, waiting silently for that sound,...
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Cinka Times Two

Story Age 12 Published November 22, 2020 by Rose Fischer, Art by Paige Bean

Cinka’s birthday wish is granted—in a very peculiar way “Happy birthday, Cinka!” said Cinka’s teacher, Mrs. Reynolds. “I know it was your birthday yesterday, but it was Saturday, so the...
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Elana (Part Three) A Novella

Story Published May 2, 2020 by Hannah Nami Gajcowski, Art by Rebecca Wu

You can read the first two installments of Hannah’s novella, which placed third in our 2019 book contest, in the April and May 2020 issues of Stone Soup. This is the final installment.
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Elana (Part One) A Novella

Story Published April 1, 2020 by Hannah Nami Gajcowski, Art by Margaret Fulop

This novella, which placed third in our 2019 Book Contest, will be appearing in three parts across the April, May, and June 2020 issues of Stone Soup. CHARACTERS – In order of appearance ELANA (Uh...
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Elana (Part Two) A Novella

Story Published March 22, 2020 by Hannah Nami Gajcowski, Art by Ava Shorten

You can read the first installment of Hannah’s novella, which placed third in our 2019 book contest, in the April 2020 issue of Stone Soup. The final installment will appear in our June 2020 issue.
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A World Without Color

Story Published January 1, 2020 by Elyse Bambrough, Art by Sage Millen

In a colorless world full of trash, the writer dreams of a lush, vivid rainforest Dear Diary, I woke up again yesterday and saw the hammering rain pouring harshly down on my small little house.
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The Fossil

Story Published December 1, 2019 by Marlena Kilian, Art by Sage Millen

Corian Monseur lounged on a couch with lace trimmings, gazing lazily through the window. His father was a nobleman and an architect busy designing the King of Spain’s chambers.
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There Goes the Sun

Story Published December 1, 2019 by Phoebe Donovan, Art by Hannah Parker

A strange man appears in Robin’s house one day and attempts to enlist him in the battle to save the Infinity Realm Robin stared at the orange plaid subway seat across from him, thinking about his...
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