The girl who wanted to go to Africa
Rutland National School, 1st Class, 15th March 2017
Once upon a time there was a girl called Maya.
She had a little pet called Ruby the Rabbit.
She wished that she could go on holidays to Africa.
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Rutland National School, 1st Class, 15th March 2017
Once upon a time there was a girl called Maya.
She had a little pet called Ruby the Rabbit.
She wished that she could go on holidays to Africa.
Nun’s Cross NS, 1st class, County Wicklow, 14th March 2017
Once upon a time there was a pig called Mr. Pig.
He was really messy and dirty.
His favourite wish was to play for Man United.
Holywell Educate Together National School, 3rd Class, 14 March 2017
Once there was a wolf named Mags and he lived in the woods.
He had a best friend, a rabbit called Poppy, and they played video games together.
Mags the wolf was happy, but sometimes he was afraid of getting caught by the circus.
Pope John Paul II National School, Malahide, 3rd Class, 13 March 2017
The Black Bandit named Bob lived in a mansion and he stole everything he pleased.
He lived with his Dad and his brother.
His older brother was very mean to him.
Scoil Chill Ruadháin, 4th Class, County Cork, 10 March 2017
Once upon a time, there was a boy and his name was Jeffrey.
A good many years ago (in dragon years, ten human years is actually one dragon year) he fell down a hole and met this girl, Demolita.
She gave him a drink that was poisoned and made him turn into a half-dragon, half-human.
South Dublin Latch On Literacy Group, 10th March 2017
Ben was in Dublin on work business. It was 7:00 in the morning. Ben was up early because he had to get ready for the gig that night.
Ben was feeling a bit nervous. “Calm down,” he said to himself.
He texted his friend Aoife. He wrote, “How are you? Are you coming to my concert tonight? Will you be there?”
St. Brigids National School, County Wicklow, 2nd 3rd and 4th Class 09 March 2017
Once upon a time George the walking talking orange fell off the counter.
Bob, the apple on the counter, pushed him over.
George was rolling over on the kitchen floor and then he saw the family dog, Billy.
Our Lady of Lourdes National School, Inchicore, 5th Class, 9th March 2017
There once was a boy named AJ. He lived in a cottage by the seaside with his favourite teddy, Trevor the Monkey.
AJ’s parents died in a fire when he was four years old.
Brittas Bay National School, County Wicklow, 3rd class, 08 March 2017
Once upon a time there was a big fat flying pig called Rashers and his best friend Milky Way the cow.
Even though Milky Way was Rasher’s best friend he always tried to eat him.
Milky Way’s father is called Steaky and he wants to eliminate pigs from the world.
St Fiachra’s Senior National School, Beaumont, 6th Class, 8 March 2017
Down by the river lived Fin the Flip Flop and his roommate Clayton the Crocodile.
Life was fine until their house was destroyed by a wave.
Now they spent their days living in a tree house.
St. Mary’s JNS, Blessington, County Wicklow, 2nd Class, 07 March 2017
Once upon a time there was an agent called Mack Mc Trigger and he had a pistol in his hand.
Mack Mc Trigger’s greatest wish was to be able to teleport.
His arch nemesis James Blond was able to teleport and he was a better agent than Mack.
Tyrellstown Educate Together National School, 3rd Class, 7th March 2017
Once upon a time in America, there was an evil console named Gamey.
Gamey wanted to take over the world and control all other game consoles.
People think the world is a normal place but it’s not when you’re on your own, like Gamey.
St Colmcille’s Junior National School, Knocklyon, 2nd Class, 6 March 2017
Once upon a time there was a fish called Bobby who lived in the sea.
His biggest dream was to fly.
Bobby tried all day to fly but he couldn’t do it.
Maree NS 3rd Class, County Galway, 03 March 2017
Nicky Licky the chicken lived on a farm in Donegal.
One day, Nicky Licky was in her pen when Alice the Astronaut came and opened it.
Alice was coming in to collect the eggs when Nicky came over to stop her.
North Monastery Primary School, 5th Class, County Cork, 03 March 2017
It all started when Chewey Lewey yelled out “Alien Bob! I need toilet paper!”
“Be quiet! The demon might hear you.”
“I don’t care about that demon!” exclaimed Chewey Lewey. “Who’s that demon anyway?”
St. Brigids, County Wicklow, 1st and 2nd class, 02 March 2017
Once upon a time there was a really good footballer called Alex.
He wanted to win the world cup.
He woke up in his bedroom and went to his brothers Ross’s house.
St Benedict’s & St Mary’s National School, Raheny, 5th and 6th Class, 2 March 2017
Once upon a time, Cambrin the donkey was with his best mate Scraggy Maggie.
They were eating food down by the canal.
Cambrin stepped on some glass. Scraggy Maggie pulled the glass from Cambrin’s hoof.
Scoil Chaitríona, Baggot Street, 3rd and 4th Class, 1st March 2017
Helmie the Helmet was in a store room in a charity shop. It was very dark.
He was scared, but singing to himself made him feel better.
Some of the songs he liked were “Can’t Stop the Feeling” and “Happy.”
Brittas Bay National School, County Wicklow, 6th class, 01 March 2017
ONCE upon a time there was a girl called Shaníqwa Awqínash.
Her best friend’s name was Erodos.
His name was Erodos because, ever since he fell while running from his brother and his friend, he has accidentally said erodosaclidus – at the end of every sentence.
Our Lady of Good Counsel National School, Drimnagh, 3rd Class, 1 March 2017
Once upon a time there was a man named Joe.
He wanted to play for Manpool, but he could not get on the team because he was too young.
His friend Collin was on the team because he was old enough and Joe was jealous, but also happy for Collin.
Snugboro NS – 6th Class, County Mayo, 28th February 2017
It was a warm day in Lollipop Land.
Syrup the pancake and his friend Frankie the French Toast were ready to go to school.
On their way they met Tom and Jack, the strawberry chocolate flavoured melting marshmallows.
Bekan Primary School, 5th & 6th, County Mayo, 28th February 2017
One day, Robert the talking pig was running around the farm to get fit.
He slipped and fell into the mud.
He started shouting for help. “Micky! Micky, Help – I am in mud!”
Wicklow ETNS, 3rd class, 28 February 2017
Once upon a time there was a robot unicorn called Robbie.
His greatest wish, more than anything was to have a magical flying toilet.
His best friend was named Shark Lord: he was a kid who could turn into a shark.
Sacred Heart Junior National School, Killinarden, 2nd Class, 28th February 2017
Once upon a time there was a mad scientist named Mitchell. He was working in his lab, making a new potion.
Mitchell’s greatest dream was to make paintings come to life. Mitchell’s biggest fear was big dogs.
One day when he was young, a big dog had chased Mitchell up a mountain, Mount Struggle.
St Francis Junior National School, Clonshaugh, 2nd Class, 27 February 2017
One day, a fantastic fox named Furry was in the forest.
When he was walking in the forest, Furry met another fox named Chloe.
Chloe and Furry were rare marble foxes. Furry was carrying his teddy with him.
Pathways, 22nd February 2017
Sammy the Dog was out for a walk in St. Catherine’s Park.
He was feeling happy because the sun was out. At the playground he met another dog.
“I’m Sammy! How are you?” said Sammy. “I’m Holly and I’m feeling sad.” Holly said.
“Why are you so sad?” asked Sammy.
Scoil Barra Buachaillí/Beaumont Boys, County Cork, 2nd Class, 17th February 2017
Once upon a time in a DogLand far far away, when a dog made his own planet, Da Legend Pug would rise and be the hero of his land. His best friend is Ze Legend Doge.
Far far away in the planet of Earth there’s The Evil Chewahaha trying to take over his planet and he doesn’t even know about it.
Ze Legend Doge is spying on Earth to see what the Evil Chewaha is doing.
Jonathan Swift National School, County Wicklow, 16 February 2017
Once upon a time there was a swan called Heather.
Her best friend, Hilda, was always full of bravery but Heather was always scared of everything.
One day Ziddea the witch was in the sky flying above their heads.
Sacred Heart Junior National School, Killinarden, 2nd Class, 16 February 2017
Once upon a time, there was a puppy called Bubbles. He met some new friends.
They were puppies that came to his house to ask to play.
One day, Bubbles came across a mouse! The mouse became his friend too.
Scoil Cholmcille, Ballybrack, County Wicklow, 3rd class, 15th February 2017
Once upon a time there was a troll called Lady Glitter Sparkles. Her best friend ever was Chocolate Muffin Man.
One day she woke up with sparkles and decided she was going to try to turn everyone into her troll army.
She lived in a faraway Candy Land.
St Fiachra’s Senior National School, Beaumont, 6th Class, 15 February 2017
There were three minutes left in the game and The Vegetables were on the attack. It was 2-1 to The Vegetables.
Sam Sausage and Dodgy the Sloth were watching the game in silence and shock.
“They have lost!” said Sam Sausage.
Our Lady of the Wayside, Kilternan, County Wicklow, 6th Class, 14 February 2017
Chang How stepped out of the noodle shop looking for the legendary golden bowl of egg fried rice.
Dan came up and hit him aggressively.
Chang’s best friend Son the clown tackled Dan to the ground.
Scoil Chiaráin CBS, Donnycarney, 2nd Class, 14th February 2017
Some years ago, there was a superhero called Night Owl.
Night Owl was a man who wore an owl mask and also a bulletproof superhero uniform.
Night Owl protected his community from all the bad guys. But his greatest fear was a hairy pig.
Scoil San Carlo, Leixlip, 4th Class, 13 February 2017
Dr. Green the watermelon lived on an island with his wife, Mrs. Green.
The island was surrounded by pineapple juice! Every so often, the pineapples would attack the watermelons on the island.
Dr. Green woke up early one morning and had to go into hospital.
Blarney Street Boys National School, County Cork, 3rd Class, 10 February 2017
Once upon a time, there was a doughnut who called himself Donny the Doughnut.
Donny the Doughnut didn’t like the other doughnuts because they were trying to take his place at being the greatest doughnut of all time.
And there was his best friend, Harry the Hotdog. Donny the Doughnut was sad since a lot of his friends were eaten.
Loreto Primary School, Rathfarnham, 5th Class, 9 February 2017
Once upon a restaurant, there was a chicken nugget called Shmoo and a lettuce called Molia.
One day, the Schmoo was put in a sandwich and was squished by Molia the lettuce but thankfully he escaped.
After he escaped, he nearly got eaten by a pigeon!
St Andrew’s NS, Bray, County Wicklow, 3rd Class, 8th February 2017
Once in a land faraway, in the world of Fat, there was no exercise and there lived a King called Jimbo Fat Man, short for Fatticus.
One day he got blanked out of being King because of some idle baby who framed him for the crime of exercise.
The baby’s name was Little Chubby.
Blarney Street Boys National School, County Cork, 4th Class 07 February 2017
It was 1977. Bottle flipping was just made up by a random guy on the street. There was a bottle flipping competition on Bear Lake.
Skeldrik wanted to sign up for the bottle flipping competition.
He had to go to Albert Street to sign up. They wouldn’t let him sign up because he was a skeleton.
Wicklow ETNS, 6th class, County Wicklow, 07 February 2017
Super Zero woke up to Genward the Llama-corn bursting through the window.
Genward started shouting at Super Zero
“Get out of your pyjamas!” Genward was really excited about his new sneakers.
St Vincent’s Girls National School, North William Street, 4th Class, 7 February 2017
Once upon a time, a girl named Penelope was in her house in Orlando, Florida lying in her bed.
Penelope was dreaming. In her dream, there was a nasty witch.
The witch said, “You shall have a pig nose!” The witch waved her wand.
