Draft1_AbigailBailey

Here’s the first draft of the story:

Note- it’s more of a rough outline of the beginning, I intend to add more detail

My name is Lennie.

But when i do something bad mom calls me Eleanor.

In the fall I’m going to be a 5th grader

for now i’m stuck in summer

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I live in the city, it’s okay I guess.

But summers here can get boring

There are museums and playgrounds and other fun places.

but there’s not really anywhere to run

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I’m old enough to be home alone

but when mom and dad go to work it doesn’t take long for me to get bored

most of the time its just me and my imagination

It’s not their fault they cant stay and play with me

but i gotta get out of here

and the zoo is just around the corner…

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standing in front the big gates I wondered if this was a good idea

then i heard the sounds from the wild animals..

they sounded like the wild, like freedom

I’m a fifth grader now

I can do this

Just be home by 4

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the elephant tamer welcomed me with a bow

he reached out his hand and guided me to riding basket on top

the view from the top showed the whole city

we made our way down the mountain side and into the markets

the houses were painted beautiful bright colors to match the silky clothes of the townspeople

india was taking my breath away

the elephant seems to know his way better than I so I let him lead me through the streets