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Getting Puppies My Memoir My sister and I wanted to get a new pet because our bunny had recently died, so my family decided to get a puppy. Getting a puppy was supposed to be an Easter surprise, but it was a couple of days before Easter 2008. Our neighbor, Mrs. Howell, told us that her sister’s friend was giving away some puppies. We went to go look at them. There was a black boy puppy and there was a fluffy white girl puppy, and they were sitting on a round pillow. They were so cute!! Mrs. Howell said they were brother and sister, but they looked nothing alike. My dad onlywanted one, so we had to choose which one we wanted to keep, but we ended up with both of them. It took a while to name them. We named the girl puppy Sadie. It took even longer to name the boy puppy. I liked the name Shadow, but we all decided to name him Mac. We call him Mackie. The next day was Easter, and we put the puppies in Easter baskets and took pictures them. In the first week we had them, Mac swallowed a mouse that our cat killed. Then, Sadie got sick because she wasn’t eating or drinking, so we had to take her to the vet. It was a very dramatic and funny first week. It was really hard for my mom and dad to train them, but we taught them how to sit. We tried to train them to use the bathroom outside, but we decided to keep them outside. Having puppies is really fun, but it is a big responsibility.

A Dog, a Frog, and Uncle Cog

By Madelyn

Dog is a noun. Frog is a noun. Even Uncle Cog is a noun. Clock is a noun. Hawk is a noun. In fact, even School House Rock is a noun.

If it’s a pencil, pool, or pear, If it’s a lock of curly golden hair, If it’s a boat, a coat, or a crown,  Its elementary its a noun.

Madelyn's Book Corner The Last Olympian By Rick Riordan What You Need To Know media type="custom" key="11348778" align="right" width="90" height="90"
 * This book is a mythical, suspenseful, and funny story.
 * Grades 4 and up should read this book.
 * This book is about a 16-year-old boy named Percy Jackson.
 * This book is about friendship, courage, and heroism.
 * I give it 4 out of 5 stars. You will enjoy this book!

Saving Olympus //The Last Olympian// by Rick Riordan is a book everyone should read. It is about a 16 year old half blood named Percy Jackson,the son of Poseidon. At first, he is mainly worried about his friends, Annabeth and Rachel, but the evil Titan ,Kronos, has a different idea. Kronos has released Typhon, an evil monster, and all the gods go to fight him except Poseidon and Hades because they have their own war to fight. While the gods are away from Olympus, Kronos and his army try to destroy olympus, and there is only Percy Jackson and other half bloods to stop them. Will they defeat Kronos? Read the book to find out. Links [|www.rickriordan.com] Rick Riordan

** “ The Day Before the Test” **
 * By: Madelyn, Sarah, and Annie **

‘Twas the day before the test, and all through the school, Not a teacher was stirring not even Mr. Cool. All the papers were graded, all except some, And that was the test that nobody had done. The children were studying all the info in their heads. They were all wishing to get ready for bed. The teachers were ready and the students were done, Hoping the papers don’t weigh a ton. When suddenly Mrs. Light heard a very loud thump. It was Saint Homework Pass riding a stump. With flying pencils ready to land, They see St. Pass with a big sack in his hand. He crashed through the window, shattering all the glass, Handing out passes to all of the class. His words, how merry. And his nose like a cherry. He shook when he laughed, like my old pal Jerry. He was covered in red from head to toe. We never wanted him to go. The thin paper with words brought so much joy. That all the children felt that they didn’t need a toy. Then a cold wind blew, Out the window he flew. And in the distance we could barely hear: “Now, Pencil! Now, Marker! Now, Crayon and Eraser! On, Chalk! On, Paintbrush! On, Highlighter and Tracer! To the stars and up to the sky. Now, dash away! Dash away! Dash away and fly!” This is the last of the story you’ll hear , and now we leave you with this cheer.

Good Test to all and to all a good rest! )   We also want to thank Shelley and Whitney for their help!

 Winter is...   By Madelyn   Winter is tingling bells ringing, and making beautiful angels in the snow. Drinking sweet Hot cocoa by the warm, smokey fire. Ice skating playfully with your friends  <span style="color: #1600ff; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 120%;">and building a frosty snowman.

Abraham Lincoln By Madelyn

Abraham Lincoln, you were honest.

You were determined and encouraging

You were loyal and persistent.

You were wonderful and inspiring.

How I exclaimed with admiration

When you tried to stop slavery

Then you succeeded,

Saying “I will never quit!”

You were bright, Abraham Lincoln.

You were calm and cheerful.

You were careful and agreeable.

You were excellent and helpful.

Even when you were disappointed,

You were sure to stand strong.

I was never disappointed.

Abraham Lincoln, I adore you.

<span style="background-color: #00ffff; color: #ffff00; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">I Love You More Than Apples By: Madelyn I love you more than apples,  Than bananas and cranberries,   Than soft peaches,   And warm beaches,   And a big jar of cherries. I love you more than Sprite,  And Dr. Pepper galore,   Than hot coffee,   And wrapped up toffee,   And orange juice I can pour. I love you more than butterflies,  Than a brand new vest;   For I love flowers   I could pick them for hours,   But I love you the best.

Ode to Hot Chocolate By Madelyn

Oh, hot chocolate How delicious you are! As the steam rises From the cup you are in, I put marshmallows In you one by one.

I savor your sweet taste As you slowly go down my throat Filling my body with warmth. I sip slowly, But soon you are gone.

I go to the kitchen And put my cup in the kitchen Thinking of when I will Have a cup of you again. Oh, hot chocolate you are wonderful!

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I Remember

By Madelyn

I remember riding six hours in the car.

I remember smelling the sea when we finally arrived.

I remember feeling the soft sand between my toes.

I remember tasting the salty ocean.

I remember hearing the waves crash into the shore.

I remember watching the sun set into the ocean.

I remember finding sand crabs.

I remember saying goodbye to the ocean on my last day there.

Some things I may forget, but when it comes to the beach, there are many things I remember.

Sister to Sister By Madelyn Well, sissy, I’ll tell you: Life for me hasn’t been a calm creek. It’s had rapids in it, And waterfalls, And rocks sticking up   And places where I can’t see the bottom-- Deep. But all the time I’ve been paddling on, And hitting banks, And rounding bends, And sometimes it’s windy, Where it gets so cold that you can’t feel your hands. So, girl, don’t you give up. Don’t stop paddling Just because it gets hard. Don’t you flip over now-- Because I’m still going, sissy, I’m still paddling, And life for me hasn’t been a calm creek.