Author Susanna Leonard Hill is having a Thanksgiving writing contest where you could win an Amazon gift card or a book!
What you have to do is post your 250 (or fewer) word kids’ Thanksgiving story, beginning with “They were supposed to go to Grandma’s for Thanksgiving, but the blizzard came in fast…” My entry is below! Please visit Ms. Hill’s website for all the details HERE.
Hope you like what I wrote!
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by Erik – Age 9 (well, almost 10)
They were supposed to go to Grandma’s for Thanksgiving, but the blizzard came in fast. They were sixty minutes into the trip up the turnpike. The snow whipped around so hard they could barely see out the windows.
Sqeee kathunk squeeeee ka…thunk…squeeeeeee. The windshield wipers were freezing to the windshield!
The car slipped and slid another two miles through the thick snow along the deserted road and then, it broke down.
“I’ll call for help,” Dad said pulling his cell phone out. “OH my, I don’t have any reception,” Dad added quietly.
One hour, then two hours passed. Snow piled up around the car and everyone started to get nervous.
“We’re HUNGRY,” whined Robert and Roberta.
“I have some gum,” said a worried Mom.
“I’m thirsty,” little Fredrick cried.
“Keep calm Fred,” Dad thought quickly. “Want some snow?”
“I HAVE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM,” Wendy shouted.
Mom put her hands on her head, “I need an aspirin!”
Suddenly, they were blinded by a light stabbing through the falling snow. It was a snow plow!
BRRRRRR, the giant plow was headed straight for them!
“I hope the driver sees us,” Dad said a bit worried.
“The snow plow driver is waving at us,” Mom said.
“That’s no ordinary snow plow driver!” They all screamed. “It’s GRANNY!”
“Hi kids!” Granny shouted over the motor of the truck. “Need a ride?”
Once in the truck, everyone was smiling and laughing, everyone except Wendy.
“I STILL HAVE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM!”
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Erik – I am so glad you entered the contest! Your story is terrific and made me laugh out loud – a great way to start the day 🙂 You write really well – I’m impressed. Your details are wonderful, and I loved the ending – I was expecting a rescue, but not from Granny! Did you enter the link to this specific post in the link list on my blog? If not, let’s make sure either you or I put it in. I don’t want anyone to miss your story!!!
Erik – your URL is too long – it can’t be more than 100 characters. I’d like to link directly to this post, not just to your blog, because if you post again the story won’t be on top and will be hard for people to find. Any chance you can shorten the post title?
My mom and I are trying to fix it!
YEAH! It looks like it worked!! Thanks 🙂
Love your story, Erik! With the Halloween blizzard we just had, I wouldn’t be surprised if something like your story comes true this Thanksgiving! 🙂
Oh, Erik, this is great! You made me laugh out loud again!
Thank you! I hope you have a great Thanksgiving!! 🙂 🙂
Gee I hope not Ms. Brockway, because we actually are going up the turnpike to visit my Grandmom on Thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving!!
Very funny twist. Have a great Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanks Giving to you too Ms. Jensen!
Erik, this is so much fun! Lots of laughs and a great twist at the end!
I’m glad you liked my story! Thank you for stopping by my blog!!
Great story! Hurray for Granny! And great detail on the sound of the wipers freezing to the windshield. Since this actually happened to me once, I can testify as to the accuracy!
Have a terrific Thanksgiving!
Erik, this is a great story packed with lots of great sounds and imagery! You write very well! I laughed at the ending. Clever. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you! Thank you for stopping by my blog! I like to use sounds in my stories -sometimes it’s hard to think of the right thing to say. I am glad you liked it 🙂
Thank s Ms. Mealey! I hope you didn’t get stranded too! Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving to you 🙂
Brilliant!!!
Thank you! Thank you for stopping by my blog!! Please come again 🙂
Erik, I loved your story; it actually made me laugh out loud and everyone in my office had to come over and see what was so funny. Short version – building 34, we’re fans. 🙂
I hope it remains fiction and not a dark omen of your Thursday to come! Happy Thanksgiving to the whole family.
I’m glad building 34 likes my story! Thank you! I really hope it doesn’t happen to us too! Have a great Thanksgiving!!
Erik, what amazing talent you have, for one so young. I laughed out loud at this wonderful story. Hope your thanksgiving turns our really great for you and all the family.
I’m really happy you thought my story was funny 🙂 I hope you have a great Thanksgiving too!! 🙂
I don’t know what’s more impressive, that granny can drive a snow plow or that you’re only 91/2?! This is a great story at any age!
Thank you! I had to re-write the story a couple of times, but the idea just came to me! 😉 I liked your story, too! We both included snow plows, too! Great minds think alike, right?
Great story with a terrific ending. Get that kid to the bathroom.
Ha! Ha! Poor Wendy… Thanks for commenting! Stop by again!
Great story, Erik! I could just see (and hear) it all happening. Yay for Granny! (and yay for you, too!)
Thanks so much!! I’m glad you liked it!
This story was a whole lot of fun! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
I had fun writing it! I’m glad I shared it… as long as it doesn’t come true! Thanks for stopping by my blog! Please come again!
So fun! I love that Granny comes to the rescue! Great job!
Thank you! Thank you for stopping by my blog 🙂 Please come again!
Hi Erik, I enjoyed your fun & funny story! Great twist at the end. Well done 🙂
I’m glad you liked my story 🙂 It’s a real fun contest isn’t it? Thanks for reading my post!