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Age 11

Hot Air Balloon

Hot Air Balloon

  (July, 2008)
Written and Illustrated by Samantha Keng, Age 11, Smyrna, Georgia

Thousands of feet up off the ground,
Breathing it in, looking around.


My Fear of Swimming

My Fear of Swimming

  (July, 2008)
Written by Patrick Oshakuade, Age 11, Benton, Kansas
Illustrated by Hannah Schmitt, Age 10, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Many people love to play in soothing, clear blue water, but some people think it is mighty terrifying.


The Softball Dilemma

The Softball Dilemma

  (July, 2008)
Written Briana Pagano, Age 11, East Marion, New York
Illustrated by Christina Faith Novoselac, Age 11, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

I scooped the ball up into my mitt and threw it to Sammy, the catcher, and guess what happened?


Mermaid

The Mermaid

  (May, 2008)
Written and Illustrated by Sandra Carpenter, Age 11, Ridgefield, Connecticut

The water rippled softly around her as she glided through the water brushing against the dancing waves.


A Day at the Beach

A Day at the Beach

  (May, 2008)
Written by Jennifer Hepp, Age 10, Novi, Michigan
Illustrated by Aditi Laddha, Age 11, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

"It's a fantastic day for boogie boarding," I thought to myself. "I'll be riding the waves like there's no tomorrow!"


My Trip to Monterey

My Trip to Monterey

  (May, 2008)
Written by Alex G., Age 11
Illustrated by Sophia Rosen, Age 9, Martinez, California

On the way there, the reservoir seemed to glisten and shine like a diamond, and the color was a light sapphire blue.


Loons in Maine

Loons in Maine

  (May, 2008)
Written by Katie Yoder, Age 11, North Collins, New York
Illustrated by Christina Novoselac, Age 11, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Hundreds on the ocean waves
Black, floating loons


How Tsunamis Came to Be

How Tsunamis Came to Be

  (May, 2008)
Written by Alexander Kozikowski, Age 12, Miller Place, New York
Illustrated by Cenzo Cariddi, Age 11, River Edge, New Jersey

Once there was a young sailor named Tornag. He was the greatest captain in the whole of Greece.


Father Alligator

Father Alligator

  (March, 2008)
Written by Rachel Thorburn, Age 11, London, Ontario, Canada Illustrated by Ollanta Wascher Vargas, Age 7, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Hello, I am Father Alligator. I am the head of our family. You may ask, what am I called Father Alligator. Well here is my story.


magicalfountain

At the Magical Fountain

  (March, 2008)
Written by Tatiana Soto, Age 11, Raleigh, North Carolina Illustrated by Hannah Schmitt, Age 10, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I touch it, and the green, mossy, algae makes it feel slimy
And it also makes it feel hard and grimy.


Rabbits

Rabbits

  (January, 2008)
Written by Rishikesh Gandhewar, Age 9, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom and Alfred Gower, Age 11, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Illustrated by Isabella Gianatiempo, Age 7, Martinez, California

Rabbits! Come out today.
We all want to see you play.


Peter Rabbit and the Hot Petunias

Peter Rabbit and the Hot Petunias

  (January, 2008)
Written and Illustrated by Isabelle St. John, Age 11 Appleton, Wisconsin

Howdy! My name is Pickedeli Toots. I'm Mr. McGregor's neighbor.


On My Ranch

On My Ranch

  (January, 2008)
Written and Illustrated by Sandra Carpenter, Age 11, Ridgefield, Connecticut

Outside my home on my ranch I can see the sheep herded by the sheepdog
And the cattle grazin' on the lush green grass.


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