I’ve mentioned the Lil Princess a few times with regards to creativity, be it singing, drawing or writing.
This time I have to report that Lil Man is now nearly up there with the published authors of our time!
His school sent some entries to a company here, who encourages and promotes young writers, and Lil Man’s flash fiction piece was one that was chosen! The compilation is called Stranger Sagas…
Here is his piece!
The Magic Pen
It started at my birthday and Grandpa came. I like Grandpa
coming on my birthday, he gives me presents which were his
when he was a boy. This year, Grandpa gave me a pen.
Grandpa handed me the pen.
He said, “Click this pen when you are in great trouble.”
By the way, my name is Billy. I’m twelve years old. Later, I
went to school. I had the pen that Grandpa gave me, just in
case I needed it. I clicked it. Click! Time froze. What do I do?
The Young Writers Association is a company which targets schools and encourages entries into various competitions for children of all ages.
They select ‘winners’ to go into books, and yes, it is a ploy to get proud parent’s to buy the books, but if it gets kids writing, I am all for it!
(Yes I have already ordered one copy – not going mad and ordering one for every member of the family!!!)
What did you think of his flash?
But I Smile Anyway... 
May 10, 2018 @ 12:46:05
Thank you for posting! 🙂 https://caramelandchocolatehomeschool.wordpress.com/blog/
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May 10, 2018 @ 15:44:15
Thanks 🙂
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Mar 23, 2018 @ 01:43:50
He feel comfortable in his writing, not the case for most of his peers. Therefore, his ideas flow, and they are good!
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Mar 23, 2018 @ 06:41:44
Well, I did ask him yesterday, if he’d like to, one day, think about where the the story could go next, and he answered in typical Tween boy fashion. “Er, no fanks mum!” Thanks Jennie, I’ll keep on encouraging him!
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Mar 23, 2018 @ 11:07:16
Gotta love the Tweens! 🙂
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Mar 23, 2018 @ 11:59:43
Sometimes! 😉
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Mar 23, 2018 @ 13:37:32
Ha!
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 15:59:38
I think it is brilliant. How lovely for him to have star billing, and good for his confidence.
It certainly works as a stand alone but I’d love to know more. Could he develop it to 500 words and enter next years Radio Two competition????
You must be so proud. X
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 16:07:46
I may ask him if he’s in the mood… you know boys and writing!!!
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 14:33:07
A nice open ended story Sister! He has the talent for sure.
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 15:57:19
Maybe I could encourage him to write on…!
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 14:15:59
Smart!! I like the last words “time froze what do I do” 🙂 Congrats Ritu for you son!! 🙂
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 15:57:06
Thanks Sophie! I liked the ending too!
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Mar 24, 2018 @ 07:03:27
🙂
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 12:30:12
Love how his mind works Ritu. He has a poetic talent, so much said in so few words. Talent obviously runs through the family. Well done to you all 🙂
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 15:54:00
Thank you very much Davy!
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 09:03:39
Well done to Lil Man, he is definitely going to take after his talented Mum. xx
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 12:40:56
Aw! Thanks sis!
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 04:08:07
Congratulations to you and your son, Ritu!
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 07:03:09
Thanks Miriam!
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 13:01:30
You’re welcome, Ritu.
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 03:53:42
A clever and interesting piece of writing, Ritu. Your son did really well.
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 07:03:01
Thanks Robbie, it;’s a start! From small seeds, and all that!
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 01:04:41
Congratulations, Lil Man! He takes after his momma! 😉 xx
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 07:00:08
Bless him ! Thank you Vashti!
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 00:53:20
I think a bit of mama has rubbed off on Lil man!! Great write!
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 06:57:24
I was pleasantly surprised, considering he’s not a big writer at the moment! Thanks, Dorinda!
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 12:58:01
They start small. Watch out!!
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 15:54:32
I’ll definitely be keeping watch!
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Mar 21, 2018 @ 22:44:50
Congratulations to Lil Man! How exciting! 🙂🎉
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 06:55:23
I know ! Hope it encourages him to write more!
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 13:58:06
I’m sure it will. It also helps that his mother is such a wonderful role model in this area! 🙂💛
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 15:56:46
You are too sweet Tonya! ❤
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 15:57:12
🌻
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Mar 21, 2018 @ 21:46:28
Amazing Lil Man! Creativity runs in the family!
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Mar 21, 2018 @ 21:53:37
Thanks! Bless him eh!
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Mar 21, 2018 @ 21:30:12
Oh a fantasy writer on the making! Lovely, well done!
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Mar 21, 2018 @ 21:39:23
I know!!! Bless him!
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Mar 21, 2018 @ 21:19:10
Fantabulous story-telling.. 😎🥀😎🥀😎🥀
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Mar 21, 2018 @ 21:39:07
He’s had a good go hasn’t He!
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 15:36:28
Creativity definitely shows in your family, Ritu. 🙂
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 15:57:52
😀
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Mar 21, 2018 @ 21:03:11
Very nice! I wish I had a pen I could click when I get in trouble! 😉
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Mar 21, 2018 @ 21:04:08
Oh man, me too!!!
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Mar 21, 2018 @ 20:52:19
Talent runs in the family.
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Mar 21, 2018 @ 21:03:53
Why thanks !
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Mar 21, 2018 @ 20:33:46
Hey Ritu, thank you for sharing this here. For a first attempt at the age of 12 its fantastic, and really shows the talent is in the family. Congratulations to Billy and you. Michael
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Mar 21, 2018 @ 20:36:34
Thank you dear Michael!
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Mar 21, 2018 @ 21:19:02
Oh, Billy’s writing is great. You ‘ ve done a good job to let him do this. 😉 Michael
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Mar 21, 2018 @ 21:38:51
🌝
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Mar 21, 2018 @ 20:33:35
Wow, so proud of my nephew 🤗
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Mar 21, 2018 @ 20:36:18
Didn’t he do well sis, for a first attempt!
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Mar 21, 2018 @ 20:40:01
That’s a fantastic story and it can be the beginning of a whole collection of stories. He can fill volumes with that basic idea of the magic pen: Absolutely fantastic!
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Mar 21, 2018 @ 20:40:14
He really could!!!
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 21:25:04
Let’s see what happens!!
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 21:31:28
😀
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Mar 22, 2018 @ 21:38:47
😊😊
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Mar 21, 2018 @ 20:31:37
Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Mar 21, 2018 @ 19:53:17
Talent seems to flow in your family!
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Mar 21, 2018 @ 19:54:47
Aw bless you Cherie! What a lovely thing to say! Thank you!
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Mar 21, 2018 @ 19:51:39
Well Sis I thought it was excellent, full of interesting openings. 💜💜
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Mar 21, 2018 @ 19:52:49
He didn’t do too badly, did he, for a first attempt!!! ❤ Thanks sis!
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Mar 21, 2018 @ 20:18:37
I think he is a natural sis 💜💜
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Mar 21, 2018 @ 20:35:09
💜💜💜💜
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