KATIE AND HER HOME

WHERE AM I ?

CONFUSION

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OVER THE BRIDGE

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IT HAS BEGUN

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WE HAVE GOT COMPANY

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IS IT THE END ???

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A WONDERFUL MOMENT

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THE TRUTH

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A Country Life
By
Kanzah Mak

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atie was a young girl with long dark

blonde hair, and pale skin. She has

sapphire blue eyes like a summer afternoon sky.

Lips and cheeks as pink as a bloomed rose. She
lived in a small brown cottage in the lovely
countryside where she lived with her family
with nearly everything she wanted. As she could
not go to school she spent most of her days
drawing, picking flowers and sowing. She also
helped her Nan or her Granddad with cooking,
cutting, or making things, but most of all loved
drawing the sunset. Her grandparents normally

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looked after her, furthermore her parents could

Her drawing pad had a violet front cover and

do their job in the farm. She was a quiet,

lots of card pages. She had a puppy called Bella

obedient girl, hardly ever talking. Katie

who had long furry ears and endearing eyes.

sometimes took a walk in the meadows, with

The day was long to be ended so after Katie

her Nan. There are other people in the village

drew the sunset, she and Bella had a skip along

too, but the only girl there, Skye, is mean and

the meadow. She had a purple frock with pink

bullies her, so she does no have any friends.

bows that was stitched on the bottom of her

Her family could only afford bread, buns, jam,

frock. She never realized she had been walking

farm food, fruits and vegetables. Her Nan

too far away from the oak tree. Nan was going

would ask her wish every day but she never

to collect Katie when the sun was going to fade

replied, even though, Katie did have a wish in

away. The lake was crystal clear and the trees

her mind. Also her Nan would always tell her

loomed. The breeze whistled chilly warmth and

stories at night, that fascinated the little girl. It

the soft grass was lush. Singing sweetly, she

was adventure ones where there were harsh

skipped off. When they were weary they

seas, thick fires and brave, mighty ones, so

stopped to go back. A baffled feeling came her

much more scary and vicious than the girl

way. She did not know what to do. Clutching

could think of.

Bella tightly in her hands, they went in a

direction she had never been before

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earching where her pencil case and pad was,

she could not even find the oak tree. Oh

Bella we are lost. In this large meadow. Wept

Katie, taking one of her hands to fish in her pocket
to take a lacy handkerchief. The reek of the flowers
was hovering in thin air. A shadow crept behind.
Katie shivered as she felt an arm touch her
shoulders and so she turned to look and gasped. It
was a pale girl with brown hair just like Katies
fathers. Blue eyes and pink cheeks just like Katies.
Her lips wore a pleasant smile. Hello, My name is
Sasha. I am kind of new around here and I really
dont know the way to Huckleberry Village. I got
too carried away by the sight. It is so lovely. The
girl explained in her posh voice.

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I live there too. My name is Katie. I walk here

nearly every day. It is my only favorite hobby!
cheered Kate. Are you lost? I am too. Although I
have been here since I was a child. A little puppy
came round Sashas bony legs and the girls
introduced their sweet puppies. This is Ballerina

atie and Sasha were led to a fork of

flowers. The sun beamed in the pink

sunset sky. How would we ever get back in

time while we have a fork in front of us?

said Sasha and Katie introduced Bella. The two

girls put their arms around each other and walked
to another direction. The two girls got tired and sat
down on the grass tired of walking. Sasha had a
flask of water and Katie had a piece of bread which
they shared joyfully, and left a few pieces incase
they were starving again. Oh, it must be here
somewhere. Katie told herself Come on lets
gather some sticks and twigs. The wind pinched
their thin skin. Moments later, they started making
a basket, by weaving the thin twigs and then
decorated with pink and white ribbons and silky
bows. They let the puppies leap into the basket
when it was complete. As they started walking, a
trail of flowers began to form and soon they had a
problem.
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feared Sasha, starting to whimper, clutching her

one was dangerous, where bats circled and

fascinated basket.

creepy crawlies crawled on them, parts of the

Look at the tulips. They are golden and I think I

have seen them before announced Katie. So
they started following the trail.
They look like Golden eggs we have every
Easter. Sasha explained, smacking her lips.
The golden tulips formed a narrow path. The

bridge broken. The trees were bare and the

wind howled turbulently. We know what to
take. Protested Katie, though Sasha bit her lip.
Gently, Katie put an arm on Sasha while the
puppies kept quiet. Tiptoeing slowly, they
walked through the bridge, gripping the basket
where the puppies sat.

path sparkled in the sunlight as they walked. It

was a winding path as a result it took longer. If
they had to live in Berry Meadow forever the
parts of bread would never last.
They trekked for a long time till they reached
two bridges. One was filled with joy, where
flowers were delicately spread out. Rosebushes
were in corners and violets and blue bells
sporadically decorated the green ground. Roses
were so red and violets were blue. The other

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ver the enormous bridge was bunches of golden

tulips that dazzled in the sunlight. The lush
grass were emeralds as the two girls hovered past.
It is so lovely! gasped Sasha putting an arm on
Katie. Katies eyes were wide open in amazement as
she was standing in front of the unusual scenery, and
just at that moment they felt the earth tremble
beneath their feet.
Suddenly a giant black dragon with beady eyes and
razor sharp knife like spikes, was howling in sight.
Groups of angels with snow-white feathery wings
and lovely dresses became visible and invisible and
some rushed out of nowhere. Some had sparkly
golden halos floating above their heads, but some of
them never had them at all. The two girls searched
for where to go but then they got lifted up and so
they held on tight. They went straight in to a
blueberry bush. Sasha shut her eyes hard. Ouch!!!
That hurt. Said Sasha, rubbing her sore grazes. Katie
rubbed hers too. Where are we? Asked Katie.

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They stood up wondering where they were. Then

suddenly an angel appeared in front of them. Whoa!
Katie yelled. Shh, my name is Lucia. Whispered the
angel. Lucia held something in her pale palm. She
then thought for a while, and after a few moments
handed it out. It was two ornate necklaces that when
they are put together, they form one full glowing
circle that says best luck. They inhaled when the
pitch-black dragon breathed so they would not cough
from the smoke. As the girls peered through the
bushes they saw a lady with an ugly look on her face.
Her red gown trailed the floor. She had a glum face
and dark hair. Ha, you know all the golden tulips will
be mine and especially the red ruby! Cackled the
lady. It happened so quickly that Sasha sneezed, her
hands cupped over her mouth. My name is Lidia and
I will crush the people in to dust who are in my way.
Lidia cackled like a witch as she jumped on the
dragon and flew off, with her golden eagle drifting
swiftly in the bright sky. They stood there rooted to
the spot, apprehensively, thinking what to do. My
name is Katie and her name is Sasha Katie
introduced and that broke the silence. Thank you for
the necklaces thanked Sasha holding the necklaces
out so the angels could see them. Lucias long blonde
hair fell to her shoulders as she bent down to pick her
golden necklace of the ground. What are these
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necklaces for? I really want to know. Asked Katie

pleadingly.
You will find out and the thing I want you to know is,
as you have discovered our secret, please do not tell
anyone, not even a family member. Please would you
help us? Lucia asked very kindly. Katie and Sasha
nodded as if they knew what they were doing, and
then Lucia explained everything. The Queen of the
angels stood there and told Lucia to be safe and not
get in Lidias way. The other angels told them that
they would pray for luck. Lucias hazel like eyes
beamed at the girls and so they were up to a great
adventure like fairytales. She did not have a halo but
she always wanted one and only a skilled angel can
get one. The Queen of angels does not need one as she
wears a beautiful elaborate crown. Her golden
slippers were as bright as the sun. They set off for the
adventure.

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Dont we need stuff to take with us? asked

Sasha perplexed. Ah we dont need anything.

But here you girls need a boost up. Announced
Lucia. She handed 2 chocolate biscuits to them.
It was scrumptiously tasty and they both gobbled
them up. It gushed down their throat, when
Lucia magically made 2 hot chocolates for them
both. It felt very hot and soothing as it filled
their mouth, and they had never ever tasted
anything like it before. Thank you very much.
They both said together. Lucia did not vanish in
to thin air as she usually does but walked by
invisible in the air. They walked for a long time
through woods on a dusty path and ended up in
an Emerald Forest, which Lucia has explained
before. The day was fine and the looming trees

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were like emeralds. There were lanterns that lit

tulips and other bright flowers. After a bit of a

and were hung up on trees. Some parts of the

walk, they came to a damp, dark cave, and they

forest, there were the suns gleaming daylight

saw the wonderful, sleek red ruby. In the cave,

rays that slit through the gaps of the wavy thin

puddles lay there and it did not even ripple. Not

vines. They walked and walked until they were

even a tiny bit. Come on lets take the ruby and

at a dead end. There was a large canyon right

give it to the Queen. Exclaimed Lucia

in front of them and rocks were crumbling

excitedly. At that moment, the girls, puppies and

away every minute. The puppies huddled in

the angel had company. The place filled with

the basket very terrified. Why are you taking

smoke and after the smoke cleared up, they saw

us to a dead end? shivered Sasha, stroking

what they were really looking at

Ballerina. Katie stroked Bella too and despite

the fact that they were apprehensive, they did
not move at all. This is not a dead end.
Cheered Lucia. She then walked through the
dead end and disappeared. The girls tried this,
their hands gripped on their basket, their
forehead sweaty, and their eyes shut tight.
They fell right down into the deep hole and
then came to a place where, there were golden
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They rose in the air and sparkled. Their baskets fell to

the floor with a thud and the puppies jumped out and
hid behind a bush. It was Lidia. Her harsh voice echoed

A red transparent
ball appeared right in
front of them. As
quick as lightning,
Lucia made a small
glass bottle full of
rainbow water appear,
and she took a pinch
and threw it on the
girls and herself.

in their ears. You know what, you are no match for my

powers. She cackled.
But we are three in one. Cheered Sasha looking
around. They all got ready to duel. Katie, where are
you. They called. Suddenly, Lucia spotted Katie
dangling off a rocky cliff almost as if she would fall
off any minute. Sashas anger grew, as her face went
bright scarlet. Marching off towards Lidia she felt like
she was going to burst into pieces. Lucia was trying to
pull Katie up but she could not. No!! Cried Lucia.
Oh please no! Sasha still ignored her and kept
marching without a care in the world. Her heart
pounded in the depths of her chest and her eyes
widened. She tried to stop but her legs urged forward.
Her face was as pale as paper and her lips grew red.
Suddenly Lidia, the crooked witch, aimed at Sasha,
and a sapphire blue light struck straight right through
her ribcage where her thudding heart was sealed

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he two puppies could not resist seeing this

terrible sight and so they hid behind the

nearest bush hoping that this could never

happen; their little paws on their furry ears.
The evil strike hit the ruby but nothing ever
happened. Lidia ran out of the powerful
concoction that had taken years to make. She
could not do anything now. Something very
unusual happened and out from the ruby a strike
hit Lidia making puffs of smoke. Only her red
gown was left on the damp, empty cave floor.
Sasha then rapidly ran towards Katie and helped
her up. The necklaces jingled. Thank you, the
ruby is saved at last and these necklaces give
good luck you see. Explained Lucia. The girls
gave a warm smile and then a big yawn. Well I
guess you guys have to go and please tell me
your wish. You can come any time, any day
whenever you want. Oh, our Queen will be
delighted by this wondrous news. She said

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with a delight. Hungrily the puppies curled in the

have come she explained. So the girls finished off

small basket. I dont really know Sasha said and

the work and went downstairs for their supper. The

Katie nodded. We would like to go home. Katie

small table was filled with salad, boiled egg,

told Lucia. Alright but when you have thought of

sandwiches, pasta, bread, thickly creamy milk, soft

something please visit and tell us. Lucia replied.

butter, hot coffee, chocolate cake, apple pie, that

WHOOOOOOSH!!!! They were back under the

made the girls mouth water. Plates were crammed

shade of the large, oak tree. A figure slowly

so everyone took their food and went in the living

plodded, coming towards the courageous girls. It

room. They all munched excessively and chatted.

was their gracious Nanny. Grandpa was with her

At the end of the feast, the plates looked

too. Oh, so you have made friends. Your family

whitewashed and all the scrumptious food was

has gone to London unfortunately, because you are

gone. They went to bed early that night, telling

my grandchild Sasha. Look at both of you, sweet

each other secrets and their lives. Nan came,

sisters. Sasha your name is Katherine. Oh we

pleased to see the girls settled down. Nan sat

should have a feast tonight. Cheered Grandpa.

beside, on a wooden chair while the girls huddled

You are so cheerful at this age. Blimey old man!!!

chuckled Nanny. All of them walked home. Their
cottage looked very bright. Lanterns were lit and
the half moon glowed in the sky. The girls went to
Kates room, unpacking the possessions Katherine
bought. Suddenly Nanny came hovering at the
door. Girls, time for your feast. Mum and Dad
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cozily on one single bed. The little puppies

snuggled in the girls basket, where Nan put a thin
blanket in each of them. That moonlit night, the
girls had a story, of angels and adventures in the
Hollow of tulips. Nan even said she went there,
hoping the girls will believe, but the girls never
wanted to share their precious secret.
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he very next day they were going to have a

party. The girl set the table with a

whitewashed, thin tablecloth and put another one in

Nans big basket. They picked apples, strawberries,
raspberries, grapes, cherries, carrots and other
ranges of fruits and vegetables.
The puppies fetched sticks after the girls have done
their chores. With a lot of care, they added another
layer onto the basket. They put the fruits and
vegetables in Nans basket. They also put in
sandwiches, homemade lemonade, and more food.
In the bright sunny afternoon, they got their basket,
while Nan carried the big basket, and they all went
off for the picnic. Granddad was busy making a

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large table last night and so he made the table on

their front garden. While the girls were busy
setting the table, Nan and Grand dad had a chat.
They all had their picnic and in the end the girls
went to play. Skirts waving in the soft breeze, the
girls played hide and seek. Ballerina and Bella
licked the bones left over from the chicken and
fish. Grand dad and Nan talked while the girls
drifted away where they wanted to. Oh what fun it
is to know I have a true sister. Kate told Katherine.
As they played hide and seek, they ended seeing
the trail of golden tulips. They knew where they
were going and so they were up to another
adventure. Clutching their little baskets tightly, they
followed the tulips. And at that moment a wisp of
smoke twirled round the atmosphere and then Lidia
was standing there instead of Katherine, her eyes
with a mischievous look, her hand clutching a thin
wand what could happen?.
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blue spark shot Katie in

the middle of her rib

cage where her pounding heart

was sealed. A dominant force
pushed her back, far back, and
the world around her spun
into a whirling blur. She got
hit by the same favorite oak
tree, the oak tree she used to
sit under. She fell forward,
face first. Crimson blood shot
from her body making a
bloody pool around her. Her
hair was scarlet. The only last
thing from Katie was a deep
sigh.
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Katie stepped out of her burgundy body,

revealing herself as a gorgeous Angel. In
her lovely white frock with sparkles, grey
leggings, her white sandals, and diamond
fur coat, she felt comfortable enough, and
when she did a lady with long hair
zoomed towards her. LUCIA!!! cried
Katie, tears running down her soft cheeks.
WHAT happened to me?
You are dead but now youre an angel.
Come lets meet the Queen of angels to tell
her what happened.
How could you say it like it is a simple
thing? What about me? What about my
family. How can I go back to human?

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