SOOOO.... In honor of the October creeping up on us, we are holding a Scary Story Contest. Here are the rules:
1. The story must be original - no cheating or plagiarism here, folks.
2. Keep it clean - I know it's tough to tell a horror story without blood and guts, a little is ok -
but too much = no dice.
3. All stories must be TYPED - So I can understand what you're writing
4. ALL ENTRIES must be turned in by Wednesday October 24, 2012. The winner will be announced the week of Halloween and it will be published here and on the web and SCLA's Facebook page.
***There are also prizes for the top 3 stories***
Mr. Bott's book of the Week!
Jumping Off Swings by Jo Knowles:
Ellie remembers how the boys kissed her. Touched her. How they
begged for more. And when she gave it to them, she felt loved. For a
while anyway. So when Josh, an eager virgin with a troubled home life, leads her from a party to the backseat of his van, Ellie follows. But their "one-time thing" is far from perfect: Ellie gets pregnant. Josh reacts with shame and heartbreak, while their confidantes, Caleb and Corinne, deal with their own complex swirl of emotions. No matter what Ellie chooses, all four teenagers will be forced to grow up a little faster as a result. Told alternately from each character’s point of view, this deeply insightful novel explores the aftershocks of the biggest decision of one fragile girl’s life — and the realities of leaving innocence behind.
begged for more. And when she gave it to them, she felt loved. For a
while anyway. So when Josh, an eager virgin with a troubled home life, leads her from a party to the backseat of his van, Ellie follows. But their "one-time thing" is far from perfect: Ellie gets pregnant. Josh reacts with shame and heartbreak, while their confidantes, Caleb and Corinne, deal with their own complex swirl of emotions. No matter what Ellie chooses, all four teenagers will be forced to grow up a little faster as a result. Told alternately from each character’s point of view, this deeply insightful novel explores the aftershocks of the biggest decision of one fragile girl’s life — and the realities of leaving innocence behind.
Book Trailer here:
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