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The Lone Wolf

By Preston Craig, Illustrated by J. Palmer

Published November 27, 2016

Alexis Jamison looked thoughtfully at the young gray wolf anxiously pacing the enclosure. "You've got green eyes. That's odd. Did...
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Because of Trust

By Lauren Tompkins, Illustrated by Emily Wendland

Published November 26, 2016

Shannon took a deep breath and then opened the door. Tiny brass bells that hung on the inside tinkled merrily...
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The 54th Rider

By Veronica Engler, Illustrated by Mary Rachel Thompson

Published November 26, 2016

Sandra looks out into the crowd. Her face is firm, her lips set in a straight line. This is it—the...
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Oreo

By Molly Ostertag, Illustrated by Evan Mistur

Published November 26, 2016

The barn was dark, but a warm and welcoming darkness. The hay piled up for the horses smelled sweet and...
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Surprises at Sunrise

By Maria Lohr, Illustrated by Noel Lunceford

Published November 22, 2016

I drowsily woke up to the voice of my sister, Emma, instructing me to wake up. I lifted one of...
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Samantha and the Stag

By Laura Booth, Illustrated by Jasmin Bowers

Published November 20, 2016

A white tail bobbed in the bushes and Samantha's ice-skate skidded to a messy stop. The girl made no sudden...
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Fort Cuniculus

By Ralphie Kabo, Illustrated by Cameron Osteen

Published November 16, 2016

Brumm was woken by the distant thumping sound of the sentry's back paws. He was lying in a small, warm...
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Maddie’s Little Miracle

By Katherine Roth, Illustrated by Emma Glennon

Published November 15, 2016

The movie droned on: " . . . though today some of the canyons hold man-made lakes. This played an...
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Don’t Talk to Strangers

By Annabel M. Smith, Illustrated by Elena Delzer

Published May 23, 2016

A TRUE STORY [dropcap]“[/dropcap][dropcap]Y[/dropcap]eah, I think just a cheeseburger will be fine,” I told my dad as we stood...
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Rainbows in the Sun

By Hannah Mayerfield, Illustrated by Matthew Lei

Published May 23, 2016

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]ater trickled from in between the cracks of the fountain, the sun glinting off its surface as it set, going...
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The Lone Wolf

Story Published November 27, 2016 By Preston Craig, Illustrated by J. Palmer

Alexis Jamison looked thoughtfully at the young gray wolf anxiously pacing the enclosure. "You've got green eyes. That's odd. Did you know that most gray wolves have gold eyes, or yellow even?
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Because of Trust

Story Published November 26, 2016 By Lauren Tompkins, Illustrated by Emily Wendland

Shannon took a deep breath and then opened the door. Tiny brass bells that hung on the inside tinkled merrily until she closed the door behind her and ran her hand swiftly through almost completely br...
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The 54th Rider

Story Published November 26, 2016 By Veronica Engler, Illustrated by Mary Rachel Thompson

Sandra looks out into the crowd. Her face is firm, her lips set in a straight line. This is it—the moment she's been waiting for for nearly ten years.
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Oreo

Story Published November 26, 2016 By Molly Ostertag, Illustrated by Evan Mistur

The barn was dark, but a warm and welcoming darkness. The hay piled up for the horses smelled sweet and soft. The barn door was slightly ajar, just enough for a small bedraggled traveler.
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Surprises at Sunrise

Story Published November 22, 2016 By Maria Lohr, Illustrated by Noel Lunceford

I drowsily woke up to the voice of my sister, Emma, instructing me to wake up. I lifted one of my heavy eyelids and saw that my bouncy sister was hovering over me, fully dressed and ready for the day.
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Samantha and the Stag

Story Published November 20, 2016 By Laura Booth, Illustrated by Jasmin Bowers

A white tail bobbed in the bushes and Samantha's ice-skate skidded to a messy stop. The girl made no sudden moves. Slowly, she lifted her head and took a cautious step towards the edge of the pond, wh...
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Fort Cuniculus

Story Published November 16, 2016 By Ralphie Kabo, Illustrated by Cameron Osteen

Brumm was woken by the distant thumping sound of the sentry's back paws. He was lying in a small, warm chamber with his twin brother, Trumm. He lifted one of his ears and listened more closely to the ...
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Maddie’s Little Miracle

Story Published November 15, 2016 By Katherine Roth, Illustrated by Emma Glennon

The movie droned on: " . . . though today some of the canyons hold man-made lakes. This played an important role in the discovery of . . . " I slumped down in my seat and let out a deep yawn, despite ...
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Don’t Talk to Strangers

Story Published May 23, 2016 By Annabel M. Smith, Illustrated by Elena Delzer

A TRUE STORY “Yeah, I think just a cheeseburger will be fine,” I told my dad as we stood outside McDonald’s. “I’ll take Beacon while you do that.
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Rainbows in the Sun

Story Published May 23, 2016 By Hannah Mayerfield, Illustrated by Matthew Lei

Water trickled from in between the cracks of the fountain, the sun glinting off its surface as it set, going drip… drip… drip… I watched the water splatter into my palm.
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