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The Dragon

By Ayla Schultz, Illustrated by Alexandra Carr

Published March 1, 2017

I was wearing old shoes, brown like the dust my feet tramped through. The wind was sighing around my ears,...
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The Bullet

By Jon Breed, Illustrated by William Drewes

Published February 25, 2017

Boom . . . I woke up and looked out the window. It seemed like a nice day but that...
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Hawaiian Hurricane

By Nina Painter, Illustrated by the author

Published February 13, 2017

INTRODUCTION I love the beach. It's my home, and I'm proud of it. I love to run on the...
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Lakota

By Sarah Shissler, Illustrated by the author

Published February 10, 2017

INTRODUCTION [dropcap]A[/dropcap] majestic timber wolf Stands on a high ridge overlooking the vast Alaskan wilderness. She throws back her...
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A Long Way Down

By Jason Lee, Illustrated by Bonny Reynolds

Published February 10, 2017

My legs were shaking, my heart pounding. As we neared the edge of the cliff, I double-checked all my rappelling...
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A Christmas Wish

By Alex Iyker, Illustrated by Jessica Libor

Published February 4, 2017

"Scruffy! Where are you?" I screamed at the top of my lungs. "Where could he be?" I asked in dismay....
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A Test of Honor

By Rebecca Orchard, Illustrated by Martin Taylor

Published February 3, 2017

Retsina flipped her long, black hair behind her. She looked around at the empty, quiet bunker she lived in. Once...
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Old Man Swamp

By Meredith Allen, Illustrated by Shoshana Leffler

Published February 3, 2017

The day was hot and humid, one of those lazy days that always found themselves in a place like Marrisvine....
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The Chase

By Fiona Cull, Illustrated by the author

Published February 2, 2017

Dust twirled up into the sky as the mother cheetah chased after the young gazelle. Like all cheetahs, she had...
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The Ultimate Challenge: To Come Home Alive

By Tara Stroll, Illustrated by Jane Westrick

Published February 2, 2017

Peter Bradbury stepped outside into the ten-degrees-below-zero Canadian air. The winter would get much colder. The bundled-up, seventeen-year-old boy was...
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The Dragon

Story Published March 1, 2017 By Ayla Schultz, Illustrated by Alexandra Carr

I was wearing old shoes, brown like the dust my feet tramped through. The wind was sighing around my ears, a soft symphony echoing off the lonesome Joshua trees that dotted the cracked earth.
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The Bullet

Story Published February 25, 2017 By Jon Breed, Illustrated by William Drewes

Boom . . . I woke up and looked out the window. It seemed like a nice day but that soon melted away. There was an explosion, gunshots, more explosions, more gunshots. I knew the sound.
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Hawaiian Hurricane

Story Published February 13, 2017 By Nina Painter, Illustrated by the author

INTRODUCTION I love the beach. It's my home, and I'm proud of it. I love to run on the beach and then dive into the sand and feel the warmth soothe my body.
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Lakota

Story Published February 10, 2017 By Sarah Shissler, Illustrated by the author

INTRODUCTION A majestic timber wolf Stands on a high ridge overlooking the vast Alaskan wilderness. She throws back her head and lets out a mournful cry.
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A Long Way Down

Story Published February 10, 2017 By Jason Lee, Illustrated by Bonny Reynolds

My legs were shaking, my heart pounding. As we neared the edge of the cliff, I double-checked all my rappelling equipment to make sure it was secure. Quickly, I went through all the safety precautions...
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A Christmas Wish

Story Published February 4, 2017 By Alex Iyker, Illustrated by Jessica Libor

"Scruffy! Where are you?" I screamed at the top of my lungs. "Where could he be?" I asked in dismay. I turned around to make my way to Hickory Hill where I thought Scruffy might be lurking.
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A Test of Honor

Story Published February 3, 2017 By Rebecca Orchard, Illustrated by Martin Taylor

Retsina flipped her long, black hair behind her. She looked around at the empty, quiet bunker she lived in. Once it was filled with the joyous shouts of girls, but now only deafening silence reigned, ...
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Old Man Swamp

Story Published February 3, 2017 By Meredith Allen, Illustrated by Shoshana Leffler

The day was hot and humid, one of those lazy days that always found themselves in a place like Marrisvine. Bare legs hanging off the creaky, wooden porch, head pancaked between her hands, Athena, half...
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The Chase

Story Published February 2, 2017 By Fiona Cull, Illustrated by the author

Dust twirled up into the sky as the mother cheetah chased after the young gazelle. Like all cheetahs, she had a flexible spine, enabling her to cover the ground quickly by taking huge strides.
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The Ultimate Challenge: To Come Home Alive

Story Published February 2, 2017 By Tara Stroll, Illustrated by Jane Westrick

Peter Bradbury stepped outside into the ten-degrees-below-zero Canadian air. The winter would get much colder. The bundled-up, seventeen-year-old boy was not cold. He had grown up in this weather.
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