If you drew the emotional levels of the characters, you'd end up with something that looked like a roller coaster. The Legend of Danger Cove by Allie G., age 12, Massachusetts uses dialogue and excellent descriptive words to keep the story moving along. The pace is quick, and there are some great plot twists as the story rushes along. Normally I wouldn't consider featuring stories written by an adult on KidPub, but this series by R Hart is so captivating that I can't help myself. If you're looking for bedtime stories, search no longer.
Tally paints a beautiful word picture with a neat twist.
Using short, evocative phrases like this is a powerful way to help the reader feel like he or she is experiencing what the words describe. Friends Forever by Vicki R, age 9, Connecticut gives us an idea of what it might be like to be a dog. I think it's really hard to write an entire story like this from an animal's perspective, and Vicki did a great job. Ont paints an incredibly detailed picture of her subject in a minimum of words. It's amazing how much you can say with just a small phrase.