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Sunday, October 29, 2017

Halloweensie Contest for Children’s Writer’s



It’s that time of year, children’s author Susanna Leonard Hill’s 7th Annual Halloweensie Contest.

The Contest:  Write a 100 word Halloween story for children, using the words candy corn, monster and shadow.

Hope you enjoy my story (96 words).


Elly’s Trunk or Treat

Elly Phant scooped  gobs of candy corn with her trunk. Something was following her.

“Woooo,” Owl hooted.

“Roooar,” Lion screamed.

“Ooot ooot ooot,” Monkey screeched.

Elly Phant tip-toed past animal cages.

The zoo was creepy on Halloween night. Animals roamed free.

Every shadow looked monsterly.

“Kikiki kuk kuk kuh,” Eagle squawked.

Elly sprayed candy corn in the air.

“Thump, thump, whomp,” Beaver pounded.

Elly sprayed candy corn.

“Squeak,” Mouse stood on hind legs.

Elly stood on hind legs, “Har-ooo.”

A shower of candy corn filled the air. Treats for all zoo animals, from Elly’s trunk.

Elly danced with her shadow.


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20 comments:

  1. Charlotte DixonOctober 30, 2017 at 1:21 PM

    Love Elly and the fun at the zoo :) Good luck!

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  2. Jilanne HoffmannOctober 30, 2017 at 3:36 PM

    Nice to see that even the zoo animals celebrates Halloween. And an elephant's trunk as delivery vehicle? Inspired. Good luck in the contest!

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  3. McMarshallOctober 30, 2017 at 5:58 PM

    I love the premise that animals wander the zoo at night. Ellie is so endearing. Good luck.

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  4. ptnozellOctober 30, 2017 at 7:41 PM

    Ellie is such a wonderful and caring character! I love the images you conjure up of a zoo-rific Halloween night.

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    1. AngelaOctober 31, 2017 at 2:11 AM

      Thanks Patricia for wandering the zoo with Elly.

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  5. UnknownOctober 31, 2017 at 7:30 AM

    Loved that Elly Phant shared - too cute!

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  6. BoldWriterOctober 31, 2017 at 10:58 AM

    I love all the animal sounds in here. Such fun to read aloud. :) Good luck Angela!

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  7. UnknownNovember 1, 2017 at 9:35 AM

    candy corn and elephant buggers...a very special Halloween treat the animals are sure to love. great sounds
    Celebrating at the zoo, too. Woohoo!
    Cute story with a lovely theme.
    best of luck

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  8. Gregory E BrayNovember 1, 2017 at 10:09 AM

    I wouldn't mind a candy corn shower. =) Good luck!

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    1. AngelaNovember 1, 2017 at 2:04 PM

      Thanks Gregory, wishing you a candy corn shower kind of day.

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  9. Carol Ann MartinNovember 1, 2017 at 5:58 PM

    Halloween at the zoo! What a fun and original idea, Angela. I love it.

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  10. Delfina SalimbeneNovember 1, 2017 at 7:00 PM

    I enjoyed the visual of Mouse and Elly each on their hind legs, and the animal sounds were fun. Nice work!

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  11. AngelaNovember 2, 2017 at 5:37 AM

    Thanks Carol and Delfina for stopping by and checking out Elly's story.

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  12. Susanna Leonard HillNovember 7, 2017 at 2:05 PM

    Love the animal noises and the spooky zoo and especially sweet Elly, making sure everyone has a candy-corn-filled Halloween! Thanks so much for joining in the Halloweensie fun, Angela!

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