Glimpses of Magic
Ella Li Age 8
A Koala Corn’s Life Hi! My name is Colacorn. My life is full of surprises. Now you think that— –”Honey, should you first tell them what you are?” Mom interrupted. “OK, Mom.” Anyways, like I said, I am a koala corn. Now, if you think that a life like a magical animal is relaxing–it’s not. The more magical, the more work. Right now I am— –”Do you want macaroni and cheese or pizza?” Mom interrupted. “Macaroni and cheese please.” Anyway, I am doing my homework. I live on Crystal Peaks where magic is real. I could live anywhere, but the pixies are out there. They will try to steal our magic. I love holidays. I love candies too. Crystal Peaks is full of crystals; everything is made of crystals, and even the rainbow is the sun. I just love Crystal Peaks. The only thing I don’t like about Crystal Peaks is Ruby. She is so mean, and she gets treated like royalty. She even treats me badly. Every day when I go to school, I have to carry her backpack all by myself, which weighs a million pounds. People think that she is so pretty. I am sorry I didn’t tell you this earlier, but I am part of the royal family. The best part is when the Sun Day comes. The Sun Day is when the rainbow (AKA the sun) gives baby koala corns magic. The Sun Day is on March 6. It’s the best day ever. I have— –”Honey, did you turn in your math homework?” Mom interrupted. “YES, MOM! NOW PLEASE STOP INTERRUPTING.” “OK,” Mom says. It’s 8:30 right now, so in ten minutes, I’m going to school. I usually go to school at 8:40. This time, instead of carrying a million-pound backpack, I’m going to the office. They never saw me carrying her backpack while my friend was fanning her. She is always forcing me to carry her backpack. Oh, I forgot to tell you about my friend. Her name is Emerald. She and I have been friends since we were born. I’m going to the office, so I can tell on Ruby. I just can’t wait till she is told on. This is going to be the best day ever. My mom knows about Ruby. She tried to change schools, but it didn’t work out well. My mom will do anything to help me. On the rainbow, there is a goddess called Ellack (Ella -k). Her name for short is Ella. She has the moon on her crown. She is a cristama. She is the cristama of the sky. We pray to her every day. Oh, I am running out of time, so I guess I have to go. Bye! And HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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