Lost in words

Read the story by Corinna Jacobs, aged 11, which won the February competition.

Was it just a dream?

Sarah waddled down the stairs with her face buried in a book, glanced at the time and hurried down the garden path and up the steps of the school bus. She found an empty seat, stared through the window at the raindrops tapping on the glass and sighed. When Sarah got home she went straight to her room and started to read again, "I wish life was more like this book..." Sarah was woken up the next morning by the sound of water. She jumped out of bed only to find outside were apple trees, lush, green grass and a stream. Curious as to what the cause of this may be, she went outside and plucked a yellow flower. She explored her surroundings and then stopped. "This is just like my book." From that moment she spent the whole day having the time of her life until she paused and realised how much she missed home. She whispered into the darkness, "If I wished myself into the book, I can probably wish myself out, I wish..." Sarah suddenly found herself in her bed. "Phew it was just a dream". But she then unclasped her hand to see a yellow flower.

Competition

Can you design an Easter egg. Send your A4 entries marked 'Easter Egg Competition' to, Hull Children's Fund, Municipal Buildings, Trippett Street, Hull HU2 8AA. Please put your name, address, age and telephone number on the back. The closing date is 30th April. The winning entry/ies will receive a prize.

What are you into?

The Marfleet primary school news crew would like to tell you a bit about themselves. Abbie – favourite colour blue, hobbies singing, dancing, swimming and football Ben – has a hamster and four hens, although his favourite animals are pandas and dragons Charlotte – likes chocolate and pizza whilst watching her favourite singer Pokerface Emily – favourite subject is maths and likes to read High School Musical Hardeep - likes to watch Simpsons, favourite subject is maths Jack – born in the Chinese year of the tiger, likes football, swimming and bike riding James – likes shooting and archery, has two dogs, fishes and stick insects Jessica – favourite food is ice cream and likes to watch Creature Comforts on TV Joel – favourite family member is his dog Spike and likes to play football, rugby and ice hockey Megan – likes cheerleading, dogs, maths, spaghetti bolognese and the colour pink Natalie – favourite website is www.bellasara.co.uk, and would love to go horse riding

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