by Gabrielle Fu, age 11 Ricky promptly took a sheet of paper to do his homework, which was his favorite assignment yet. In this project, he was supposed to write a composition about his pet. As he had so many pets, he considered writing about his goldfish, cat, guinea pig, rabbit, or his...
by Ally Dickinson, age 11 As his homemade cart sped out of control, Nick became increasingly terrified. He and his brother, Flavius, had built the cart because they lived far from their school and they wanted to get to class faster. Nick’s brother, Flavius, who was a few years older than...
by Ciara Jarrett, age 17 There was once a small island, which remained sunny and warm for the vast majority of the year, placed on a seemingly endless stretch of crystal waters that shone in a myriad of colors, ranging anywhere from emerald-green to pure sky-blue, depending on the light...
by Taylor Bennett, age 17 It’s crisp, spicy, and often takes the shape of a miniature girl or boy. What is it? Gingerbread! A favorite treat this time of year, gingerbread is now baked in countless ovens throughout the Christmas season, but its beginnings were surprisingly humble...
by Nathan Bowen, age 13 The elephant, known as one of the most majestic mammals of the arid plains of Africa and the lush jungles of Asia, is recognized by conservationists and poachers alike for its prized ivory tusks. The elephant’s tusks are not just ivory protruding from the skull...
