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Forever Untitled

By Margaret Bryan, Illustrated by Ashley Burke

Published November 16, 2016

The feather fluttered to the ground. I looked about me, as if affirming that no one would deprive me of...
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The Last Dragon

By Veronica Engler, Illustrated by Ben Wisniewski

Published November 16, 2016

I gaze out across the valley from my perch on the cold, gray cliff. I watch a band of knights...
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A Wider World

By Christy Joy Frost, Illustrated by Vivien Rubin

Published November 15, 2016

Kayla dropped the laundry basket down by the washing machine. This was the last load to bring down. She was...
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The Burden of Words

By Natalia M. Thompson, Illustrated by Jessica Brodsky

Published November 15, 2016

Today is gray. A sluggish gray, tantalizing us with memories of the sunny days we could see Popocateptl. The day...
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AE-51

By Parth Ravel, Illustrated by Alex Hamilton

Published November 15, 2016

Have you found a landing site yet, Mallory?" roared General Landings, gray hairs bristling. In the close confines of the...
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Changes

By Karin Denton, Illustrated by Tara Hutchinson

Published November 15, 2016

Tick-tick. Tick-tick. The turn signal silenced as Dad rounded the last curb. After a long car ride, Orchard Drive was...
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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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Penny’s Journey

By Ben Mast, Illustrated by Thea Green

Published November 14, 2016

The hole, setting there in the middle of the clearing, was by no means small, but the little, wide-eyed girl...
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Morning of the Horses

By Annakai Hayakawa Geshlider, Illustrated by Marci Lessman

Published November 14, 2016

A mysterious quietness filled the misty morning air as Sadie stepped into her slippers and tiptoed out to the garden....
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The Shifting Sands

By Gus Ruchman, Illustrated by Noel Lunceford

Published November 14, 2016

“Jaidev," his mother whispered to him, as he ran into her arms. "How was your day?" "Good!" he answered vigorously,...
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Forever Untitled

Story Published November 16, 2016 By Margaret Bryan, Illustrated by Ashley Burke

The feather fluttered to the ground. I looked about me, as if affirming that no one would deprive me of this precious trinket. A red-breasted robin broke out in song.
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The Last Dragon

Story Published November 16, 2016 By Veronica Engler, Illustrated by Ben Wisniewski

I gaze out across the valley from my perch on the cold, gray cliff. I watch a band of knights ride toward me, scarlet flags embossed with white lions flying defiantly in the light breeze.
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A Wider World

Story Published November 15, 2016 By Christy Joy Frost, Illustrated by Vivien Rubin

Kayla dropped the laundry basket down by the washing machine. This was the last load to bring down. She was hot from running up and down the stairs all morning.
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The Burden of Words

Story Published November 15, 2016 By Natalia M. Thompson, Illustrated by Jessica Brodsky

Today is gray. A sluggish gray, tantalizing us with memories of the sunny days we could see Popocateptl. The day has been immersed with haze, clouds clotting the sky.
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AE-51

Story Published November 15, 2016 By Parth Ravel, Illustrated by Alex Hamilton

Have you found a landing site yet, Mallory?" roared General Landings, gray hairs bristling. In the close confines of the ship's cockpit, the sound nearly blew my eardrums out.
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Changes

Story Published November 15, 2016 By Karin Denton, Illustrated by Tara Hutchinson

Tick-tick. Tick-tick. The turn signal silenced as Dad rounded the last curb. After a long car ride, Orchard Drive was finally in view. My soon-to-be new house loomed in the distance.
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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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Penny’s Journey

Story Published November 14, 2016 By Ben Mast, Illustrated by Thea Green

The hole, setting there in the middle of the clearing, was by no means small, but the little, wide-eyed girl of thirteen years was still amazed that something as big as a dragon could've fit through i...
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Morning of the Horses

Story Published November 14, 2016 By Annakai Hayakawa Geshlider, Illustrated by Marci Lessman

A mysterious quietness filled the misty morning air as Sadie stepped into her slippers and tiptoed out to the garden. The cold morning air slipped beneath her flannel nightgown and made her shiver.
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The Shifting Sands

Story Published November 14, 2016 By Gus Ruchman, Illustrated by Noel Lunceford

“Jaidev," his mother whispered to him, as he ran into her arms. "How was your day?" "Good!" he answered vigorously, as they gave each other their ritual hug and kiss.
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