Dragon Nonstop

-a story by Writing Girl (WG)

Today was a super windy morning and Brimstone; the big white dragon, was tired of not being allowed to fly. The weather kept on getting worse, and she knew she would be blown away. Brimstone was so angry that she decided to take the risk of flying. She was 5 years old, and 200 feet tall. That was short for a dragon, so if Brimstone got stuck, other hungry dragons would try to attack her. Brimstone flew into the sky and managed to spread her wings. As she flew on, it became harder, and soon she was fighting the current. Eventually, Brimstone fell down, hitting an avalanche as she went.

When she reached the ground, Brimstone stretched her wings. She was just about to get up when the avalanche of rocks fell on her wing. “No!” “Help!” she cried, but there was no answer. Only a nearby group of dragons heard her. They were 600 feet tall. They were led by “The Majestic One,”. When Brimstone saw who was there, she knew she had no hope.

And just when “The Majestic One” was ready to pounce, Brimstone heard a soft growl. It was a bear as big as the “The Majestic One”. As the two enemies came closer, Brimstone spotted an airplane in the air. “How would that help me?,” Brimstone thought aloud. But “The Majestic One” got distracted by the airplane, and kept on trying to eat it but it always flew away in the nick of time. Right above the bear, the airplane circled. Finally, a big metallic thing flew down from the airplane and hit the bear. The bear went exploding into the distance.

Then as the thing in the airplane was celebrating,“The Majestic One”, was getting ready to pounce. Using strength and power, Brimstone, freed her wing from the rock and smashed into “The Majestic One”. At, the same time, the airplane realized what was happening and dropped another metallic thing on that Majestic dragon. His skin of armor melted, creating sticky, red puddles. The pack, seeing what had happened fled surprisingly. Brimstone flew away, and to thank the airplane for its service, she took it on her wing.

Epilogue

The next morning, when Brimstone was flying in the sky, she saw a pack of dragons. Hey, was it just her eyes, or was “The Majestic One’s” pack already back with a new leader?

  
 Moral: When something bad happens; fix it, and move on in life.

Fall

The fall leaves bruise by the dark night sky,

the wind shows them their path.

When you wake, see them

floating by the empty trees,

and the birds fleeing too,

cause’ winter’s round the bend.

A Letter to the Principal

This is a letter I wrote to the principal of my school. I enjoyed writing it and hope you will enjoy reading it.

Dear principal,
      The holiday concert was a great success. But I noticed one error. Some people in the top were completer hidden. I have found a way to solve this problem. Some children in the front should sit down so the children in the back can be seen. That way, even if some children in the back are unseen, they will be seen. Also, children could rotate seats or positions during the songs to be seen. I hope you like my ideas. If you have any concerns please reply back.

Writing Girl (WG)

P.S. If my followers see anything I could to better I would like them to comment.

Trouble According to Humphrey

This is my last book report. It's a glossary of new words I learned in my book. I hope you can learn something too. 

#2 Glossary

1. Furiously= very powerful or violent

He furiously opened a big jar of beans.

2. Afternoon= the part of the day between noon and evening

This afternoon it started raining and wouldn’t stop.

3. Alarmed= a feeling of fear caused by a sudden sound

I was alarmed because I heard a lion roar with hunger in the distant woods.

4. Announce= to say something in a loud way

Over the loudspeaker, the principal announced the winner of the competition.

5. Squeaked= to speak in a high pitched voice because you are excited

The hamster squeaked when his owners told him he would be visiting the library.

6. Hurried= something happening or done too quickly

He hurried to work because he was late.

7. Splashing= liquid moving in a noisy way

The child splashed happily in the water.

8. Chalkboard= a board written on with chalk

The teacher wrote math problems on the chalkboard for the children to solve.

9. Especially= something done more than usually

Our friends remember to bring fluffy toys for our birthdays because we especially like them.

10. Straightened= to make something straight

He straightened out his crumpled homework; by placing it under a heavy book.

11. Armrests= the part of a vehicle that supports your arm

He used the armrests in the airplane to support his arm.

12. According= your perspective

According to grandma, swimming is awesome.

13. Pagoda= a tall building with many floors and curved roofs

I think my guinea pig really wants that japanese pagoda.

14. Although= despite a fact

Although the teacher was sick, all the children did their work.

15. Winking= to close and open your eyes quickly.

My dog and cat look like they are winking.

Bunnicula

Bunnicula

#5 About the Authors

This is the next book report. It's about

 the authors of Bunnicula.

 The next book report will be the last one.

Deborah and James Howe are the authors of Bunnicula. She and her husband have created 1 other book called Teddy Bear’s Scrapbook. Deborah died with cancer at the age of 31, before any of her books could get published. Before writing, Deborah graduated from Boston university and worked as an actress.

James Howe was born August 2, 1946. He is an American children’s writer with more than 80 adult books published. He is best known for children series Bunnicula about a rabbit that has many unusual habits. At the age of 10, James wrote a play based on a comic strip as well as short stories and newspapers. He wrote plays during studies at his college; Boston University.

James soon moved to New York City and got a career as an actor and model. In the 1970’s, James mother-in-law encouraged him to write a children’s story. Working with his wife; Deborah Howe, he created the first book about Bunnicula. The book won ten children’s awards. When James’s wife died, James got inspired to create the Hospital Book which is about the various professionals at the hospital.

In 1981, James began to write full time. Other than the Bunnicula series, he wrote picture books, children’s novels and other types of stories. In 1971, James published his first two young adult novels.

James Howe’s books

The Bunnicula series, The Misfits, Dew Drop Dead, Eat your Poison Dear, Pinky and Rex series, Return to Holiday Inn, Nighty Nightmare, Also known as Elvis, Addie on the Inside, Totally Joe, the Horace and Morris series, The Monster Under my Bed, and many other children’s stories.

The Cricket in Times Square

The Cricket in Times Square

#6 Timeline

This years at school, my teacher asked me to write a couple of book reports. I chose 3 and this is one of my favorite ones.

Mario is working at his newsstand

  Mario finds Chester under a pile of newspapers

Mario shows Chester his parents

    

Chester meets Tucker Mouse and Harry Cat

Chester plays music for Harry Cat and Tucker Mouse

Mario buys Chester a cage

Chester sees New York City

Tucker Mouse sleeps in Chester’s cage

Tucker Mouse comes out of Chester’s cage

    

Harry Cat sings along to his favorite song on the radio

There is a fire

Chester decides whether or not to practice music

Chester playing for the people in New York

Chester waiting in Tucker Mouse’s

drainpipe before leaving for home

Chester having a feast to with Harry Cat and Tucker Mouse to celebrate his secret plan to go back home    

Harry Cat and Tucker Mouse hoping that Chester can come to visit over the summer

Writing Girl (WG)

My win at the Chess tournament

Hey guys, remember how badly I lost the last chess tournament? Well here’s some good news. I got into the chess team this time with four wins! I came in 8th place and am happy to say I only lost a game to the player who came in 2nd place. As you can imagine, I’m pretty eager to tell you about it.

Like last time, I’m gonna explain my thoughts and lessons here. I only have two people to thank for my win. My mom and dad. My mom who recommended me to play against my brother, and my dad who watched many games I played at home and at the tournament. He also gave me tips on how I could do better in the tournament and encouraged me.

My lessons were to never lose hope until everything was over, and to remember to not move before 20 seconds or before I had three alternative moves.

Over this year, I had practiced a lot for the coming chess tournament. Most days, I played 3 or more chess games. If I lost, I would send my game for computer analysis. If I won, I would do the same. Every game I played, I would analyze. I guess all that hard work payed off, because now me and my brother (who came in 5th place, though he believes he is 2nd :-)  are on the chess team. I hope I can get on the team next year too so wish me luck!

Can’t wait to play against other schools; as part of the competitive matches I will go for throughout this year!

Here is a my refresher post from last year: My loss at the Chess tournament.

-Writing Girl (WG)

Below is my analysis of the games I played during the school chess team selection tournament:

#1 -won both rooks

    -activated my rooks

    - won giving rook roller

#2   -gave family fork

       -took advantage of extra piece

       - won with two queen mate

#3  -lost bishop in exchange

     -lost other pieces

     - lost by ladder mate

#4 -forced queenside castle

      -pawnstormed

       -used pawns to give mate

 
#5 -used opponent's speed against him

       -captured rook

       -gave mate with queen and rook