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This submission is a middle grade historical novel set in a fictional New England town in the 1870s
Chapter One
What would Aunt Martha say if she knew? It
occurred to Amelia that her aunt and caregiver would more than
disapprove of her frolicking along the edge of Ridgemont Lake with Ralph
when she was supposed to be studying her lessons.
But the day had called to her. It was one
of those glorious early autumn days where the elements couldn’t decide
if they wanted to let go of summer. The warm breezes danced through her
hair and tickled her cheeks. The sun peeked out playfully from between
the trees whose leaves were in the midst of their annual change to red,
orange, and yellow.
With
bare feet Amelia jumped to the next rock, the moss squishy and slippery
underneath her toes. Her slender arms stretched out to help maintain
her balance, she exhaled deeply. Oh, if only every day could be like this.
The
screech of a hawk drew her gaze up to the sky and threw her off
balance. Two strong arms encircled her waist and pulled her unsteadily
onto the grass.
“You
best be careful Miss Amelia.” Ralph scolded her with a waving finger.
“You go home drippin’ wet and Miss Ridgemont is sure to know you ain’t
been studyin’.”
Amelia’s hand flew up to her forehead and she pretended to swoon. “How dreadful it would be to have a bit of fun.”
Ralph’s
lips curled as he gave a hearty laugh. He turned to pull his fishing
pole out of the water. He had tossed it aside when he went to save
Amelia from a possible nosedive into the lake.
Last weeks contributing author was Sally Apokedak.
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