Age 12

Calypso

(April, 2012)

Written by Jamie Uy, Age 12, Bangkok, Thailand
Illustrated by Isabella Gianatiempo, Age 12, Martinez, California

she’s nocturnal
like an angry owl
busy counting it’s wrongdoings.

Old Leaf

(January, 2012)

Written by Courtney Licata, Age 10, St. Louis, Missouri
Illustrated by Caroline Walters, Age 12, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Walking. Running. Jogging./ But sitting is when I see it. Most people look past it./ But not me.

The Unforgiving Sea

(August, 2010)

Written by Sarah Nickolas, Age 10, South Windsor, Connecticut
Illustrated by Maria Hansen, Age 12, Idaho Falls, Idaho

Dark green and blue waves hitting against each other as a storm brews and darkness replaces
Light

Julie Tells Her Story (Book Review)

(May, 2010)

Written by Julia Lombardo, Age 12, Franklin Park, New Jersey

...right when I put it down I picked it right back up and started reading again.

Book Review: The Sisters Grimm, Book Two: The Unusual Suspects (Book Review)

(May, 2010)

Written and Illustrated by Clare Thompson, Age 12, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

It is a little creepy in some parts. I think it was a quick read that I really liked.

The Bookshop Stowaway

(November, 2008)

Written and Illustrated by Isabelle St. John, Age 12, Appleton, Wisconsin

The head elf clambered up onto a stack of boxes. "Time's running out! We must get to our destination by midnight!"

No One Special

(November, 2008)

Written by Alissa Gomez, Age 12, Benton, Kansas
Illustrated by Isabella Gianatiempo, Age 8, Martinez, California

She is no one important/ No one special at all
Just a small little hero/ Who's only twelve inches tall.

Flashlight Eyes

(September, 2008)

Written by Elizabeth Weal, Age 12, Atlanta, Georgia
Illustrated by Mallory Dixon, Age 10, Mountain Top, Pennsylvania

I noticed a pair of flashlight eyes free to run away and roam.

The Case of the Missing Glass Easter Egg

(September, 2008)

Written by Ciaravic Lalo, Age 10, Wharton, New Jersey
Illustrated by Alexandra Palmer, Age 12, Endwell, New York

"Lucy, look at this," Jenny said. "It's a letter from the governor. He wrote a letter explaining that a glass Easter egg is missing."

A World of Musical Notes

(July, 2008)

Written by Renata Herrmann, Age 12, Towanda, Kansas
Illustrated by Isabelle St. John, Age 12, Appleton, Wisconsin

I was so excited. When I opened the case for the first time, I could smell the cork grease.

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.

Uninvited Guests

(March, 2008)

Written by Alaina Houghtaling, Age 7, Lancaster, South Carolina
Illustrated by Brandi Bates, Age 12, Leawood, Kansas

Jim did not know what to say, but her new that he was going to run. "Sally, Sally... Help!" he cried.

Vini the Wondrous Genie

(March, 2008)

Written by Molly Perlman, Age 10, Belgium
Illustrated by Anastasia Hayes, Age 12, Staten Island, New York

He was feared, he was sneered
Because of his ugly beard.

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