Maddie always wanted to join the boys basketball team, but she couldn’t. Swish , that was the sweet sound to Maddie’s ears. Maddie was standing at the freethrow line. It was her freshmen year, she was trying out for the basketball team. Not just any team… The boys team. As the next ball leaves her fingertips, she has a smirk on her face, like Maddie knows it's going to go in. Maddie flicks her wrist for her followthru. She starts racing back and what do you know? Swish , the balls in. The other teammate comes bolting up the court like a cheetah. But no cheetah is too fast for Maddie. She swats the ball out of his hand and sprints to the basketball, but they ketch up, Maddie got held up by a double team. Then, out of nowhere, she bursts through them. It felt like she was running threw a brick wall. “Timeout!” Coach Adams screams. Maddie walks over to get water. When Maddie is on the court, she acts like its a piece of cake. She makes it look so easy. I could tell she loves the...
When I was little my favorite book was Goodnight Moon. Every night I would read that book because it put me to sleep. I would bring that book with me whenever I went. I lost the book inside Jewel Osco and that made me feel sad. I set the book down to get something and I forgot where I put it. I got into the car and realized I couldn’t find it. My mom and I had to go back into Jewel. We found the book and that made me happy! We also bought another book by Margaret Wise Brown (the author from Goodnight Moon).
I really like how you used an example of you loosing the book.
ReplyDeleteIt's awesome that this book means so much to you! What is goodnight moon about? I'd love to hear more about why this book is so special to you.
ReplyDeleteMarcella that's such a sweet story! I'm glad you found the book.
ReplyDeleteGreat story! When I was little I used to love this book too. Nice job giving detail and important information about it.
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