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Flaming Sunset

By Isabel Gottlieb, Illustrated by Rita Lanham

Published February 7, 2017

ONE [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he chilly wind blew up spirals of dry leaves, but the sun still shone merrily. The faded blue paint...
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The Real Mr. Vankos

By Laura Aberle, Illustrated by Jane Westrick

Published February 5, 2017

When Mr. Vankos painted a giant portrait of himself on the side of his house, I heard many mentions of...
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A Crimson Glimmer

By Chappell Sargent, Illustrated by Lainey Guddat

Published February 5, 2017

The air was cool, and leaves had departed from their shaky branches. Early October had come. Ansadore, the old chestnut...
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On the Beach

By Liza Brown, Illustrated by Valerie Thompson

Published February 5, 2017

Sally walked slowly across the long stretch of brown sand, tripping over small pebbles blocking her path. She scurried down...
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A Winner

By Allison Stadd, Illustrated by Natalie Chin

Published February 5, 2017

"Once upon a time—no, no, that's not right . . ." Laura chewed on her thumbnail and pouted. "Gosh, I...
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Enchantment of the Wolves

By Leah Karker, Illustrated by Ayla Reynolds

Published February 5, 2017

The farm looked old and dull, but in my thoughts everything, even the quiet farm, was eerie. I had the...
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Nicely Johnson and Caylan

By Daniel Lyons, Illustrated by Miranda Lynne Morris

Published February 5, 2017

As I recall, it was early in the morning, around seven or eight, when I first arrived at summer camp....
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The Healer’s Apprentice

By Laurel Lathrop, Illustrated by Chavaya Beebee-Galvão

Published February 5, 2017

Murmurs and whispers buzzed through the darkened hall. No one had any idea why the elders had called a meet,...
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Foxes and Frogs

By Julia Echternach, Illustrated by Max Strebel

Published February 5, 2017

I've always loved to explore. Sometimes I'll just put on my roller blades and go, turning onto the paths I...
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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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Flaming Sunset

Story Published February 7, 2017 By Isabel Gottlieb, Illustrated by Rita Lanham

ONE The chilly wind blew up spirals of dry leaves, but the sun still shone merrily. The faded blue paint was peeling off the porch on the old farmhouse.
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The Real Mr. Vankos

Story Published February 5, 2017 By Laura Aberle, Illustrated by Jane Westrick

When Mr. Vankos painted a giant portrait of himself on the side of his house, I heard many mentions of him being totally out of his mind. Everyone in my neighborhood had a house of solid color with sh...
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A Crimson Glimmer

Story Published February 5, 2017 By Chappell Sargent, Illustrated by Lainey Guddat

The air was cool, and leaves had departed from their shaky branches. Early October had come. Ansadore, the old chestnut mare, was rolling in the browning grass. She snorted, rolled over, and stood up.
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On the Beach

Story Published February 5, 2017 By Liza Brown, Illustrated by Valerie Thompson

Sally walked slowly across the long stretch of brown sand, tripping over small pebbles blocking her path. She scurried down to the rocks, dirtyblond hair flying as she went.
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A Winner

Story Published February 5, 2017 By Allison Stadd, Illustrated by Natalie Chin

"Once upon a time—no, no, that's not right . . ." Laura chewed on her thumbnail and pouted. "Gosh, I just can't seem to get this right!" Finally, she threw down her pencil, crumpled up the paper and...
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Enchantment of the Wolves

Story Published February 5, 2017 By Leah Karker, Illustrated by Ayla Reynolds

The farm looked old and dull, but in my thoughts everything, even the quiet farm, was eerie. I had the dream again; the same dream I had every full moon, the only dream I ever had.
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Nicely Johnson and Caylan

Story Published February 5, 2017 By Daniel Lyons, Illustrated by Miranda Lynne Morris

As I recall, it was early in the morning, around seven or eight, when I first arrived at summer camp. The beautiful summer breeze whisked through my nose, giving me a vague sense of freedom.
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The Healer’s Apprentice

Story Published February 5, 2017 By Laurel Lathrop, Illustrated by Chavaya Beebee-Galvão

Murmurs and whispers buzzed through the darkened hall. No one had any idea why the elders had called a meet, but that did not hinder them from thinking up reasons.
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Foxes and Frogs

Story Published February 5, 2017 By Julia Echternach, Illustrated by Max Strebel

I've always loved to explore. Sometimes I'll just put on my roller blades and go, turning onto the paths I know so well and trying to turn around corners I haven't turned around before.
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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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