Jonathan's Predicament

Mandie has just gotten her father's house! Now, she is going to New York to visit Jonathan Guyer, the young man she met on her way to Europe, with her grandmother. She doesn't know why her grandmother is acting odd about visiting the Guyer's house, but she doesn't want to come. Mandie goes with her friend Celia to visit Jonathan and stay at his house. But when they find a dog, a mysterious girl comes and claims the dog is hers. The dog, having no tag, barks at her and growls. Mandie, Jonathan, and Celia do not know why she claims him. Then one day they see the butler, Jens, speaking to a foreign man. Jens does a lot of conversing with the people, and finally Mandie figures out that the girl is Jens daughter! Jens is paid to get a house where he and she can live. Then Mandie goes home. Christmas will be coming soon, and Jonathan and Joe will finally meet. Mandie can't wait! Till next time...

Meow?

I wrote an article about the Pet Expo that we went to last weekend.  Here it is my article:

Meow?

              The Pet Expo finally came around. Before heading out, Noel Grau, age 7, said,"I remember getting allergic to the rats last time. My eyes got red and puffy and I started sneezing. It was an embarrassing first. But I love the kitties and rabbits. They are adorable." After this quick memory, the Grau troop headed for the car. When they got to the Pet Expo, they found a chilling breeze awaiting them from the beach. Frank Grau Jr. (Pop) said, "It isn't as exciting as last year, when we were looking for a dog, but when I'm with my family, I enjoy myself. Also, there were some new things that were cool to see and it comes once a year, so it's a special event to everyone. I like seeing the bulldogs and little llamas. The horse show was funny. They had it last year. I'm sure the kids enjoyed all the baby animals and had just as much fun as I did." The family entered through the gates and took a little route to a big building, in which the show office was, where Nana worked. She comments,"It's exciting and interesting to work here. It's fun to see the Adoption Center and the horses. It is cool to see different places, San Diego, Sacramento, and even Las Vegas. I like Splash Dogs, where dogs go and jump for their toys in the water. The Pet Expo can get busy, but it's still amazing to see people at work here."  Nana walked around with them for a little bit, and showed them the Kids' Aquarium Contest. Then she left. They saw shows with knights. They touched starfish, dogs, cats, turtles, and a variation of other pets. Then they went to see a farm at the back of the fairgrounds. Nana came and ordered a pizza or two and saw the baby piglets. They were so cute, especially the runt. Then the Grau's departed. All in all it was a wonderful Pet Expo.

                                                                                                                    -Trinity Grau, 9 

Mandie and the Schoolhouse Mystery

Mandie finds pirate treasure in this book! She learns about a pirate by the name of Jeremiah Grey. She finds his treasure, all in secret rooms underneath the schoolhouse. She is excited, but she has more problems. There are rats in her room and everyone in the school claims they have a pirate ancestor by the name of Grey! Finally, Mandie finds the actual owner of the treasure, who doesn't want it. Since he is poor, Mandie and her friends help him. They restock his pantry and fix up the house. In fact, it looks like new when they're done! I can't wait to write about the next book!

The Jungle's Song

I made up this poem on Monday, during a W.I.T.A. meeting. It was so much fun! Pop is going to send it in to Babybug, with an illustration of his, and see if it can get published. I'm so excited. Anyway, I thought it would be nice to put it down here, so that all my readers could see it! Here it is:

The Jungle's Song

A twig cracks,

The tiger roars.

A leaf flutters,

One parrot soars.

The air is creamy,

The moon is white,

The Jungle sings,

On a perfect night.

The Firebird

The Firebird by Gennady Spirin is a very good book! This tale is taken from three Russian folk tales: Ivan-Tsarevitch and Gray Wolf; Baba Yaga; and Koshchei, the Immortal. In this tale, a great and mighty Tsar has discovered that something has been eating his golden apples! When his third son, Ivan-Tsarevitch finds out what it is, a firebird, the Tsar sends his son to get the bird for himself. Ivan meets a wolf who helps him to get to the palace in which the firebird is kept. But Ivan touched the cage in which the bird is kept, and instantly the king and his guards come. Ivan begs for forgiveness, and because Ivan's father is his friend, he consents, only if Ivan finds and gives him the horse with a holden mane. So Ivan goes. But he touches the golden bridle on the horse. The same thing happens, this time the king asking for his daughter that Koshchei the Immortal has. Ivan seeks the help of Baba Yaga the witch, whom the wolf advises. He finds the princess and falls in love with her, fighting courageously against the evil Koshchei and slays him once and for all. The two kings are given what they asked for, and Ivan marries the princess. Great story!

American Girl Magazine

American Girl Magazine is a fun, safe magazine for girls only. In the September/October Issue I got from the library, I learned a lot about girls unlike and like me! One of the amazing things I read was about a family that had just twins in it. The second set of twins born were both girls and wrote to American Girl. Their names were Kerima and Zenebe. In their family they have twin dogs too! They have older brothers who are twins and twin baby sisters also! Kerima loves to draw and is older by one minute and Zenebe is taller and a little shy. She likes to sew. Each one is different in her own special way, and alike in the same way! That's what's so cool about American Girl. They don't care if you are a really popular girl and have an amazing life or job, they don't care if you don't really have that many exciting things to share. They let you be yourself!!! I love American Girl Magazine!!!