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Welcome to Scribes and Scribblers, featuring the writing and artwork of students at Samuel Staples Elementary School. We are excited to share our work with you! Please understand that we are learning the rules of spelling and grammar and are trying the best we can.

Title artwork by Rachel H.


Friday, May 30, 2014

Peter M. 4W

Lost





I felt a crisp wind play with my hair. I lunged off the front step and plunged into the soft, white, blanket of snow. I sunk into the soft snow. I decided to venture off into the woods.  I hopped over the fence and made my way into the shadows. Pretty deep into the woods, I heard a low rumbling noise. I looked around, my dark, hazel eyes scanning the woods around me. I saw nothing. I heard it again. Suddenly I saw an almost pitch black shape spring out from some dead bushes. I shrieked in terror, and spotted glistening claws and the full height of the creature was humongous! Seeing huge, frightening teeth and a drooling mouth, I ran for my life. I dodged trees and bushes. I ran so fast I thought I was on fire! When I squinted into the distance, I saw light burst through the dark, shadowed forest. I felt the beast’s hot breath on my neck as I burst out into the clearing. Before I examined the place around me, I knew I had to go back, but for now, I knew I was safe. For now……..