The Enchanted Garden

Once upon a time on a surprisingly blinding day, a little girl by the name of Lucy was just making her way to a picnic lunch when a towering golden gate brought her to a stop. Lucy's twinkling jade eyes gazed up at the opening, thin yet fiery strands flying in the wind behind her. Thinking carefully before taking another step she made her way through the grand walkway. 

Flowers danced, birds chirped and gnomes sang. Lucy was delighted by the sight! Caught in her daydream, a small cheerful rabbit only just tall enough to touch the edge of the skirt tugged at her dress. "Hello! My name is Checkers. I love meeting new people! It is such a delight to have you here!" Lucy was more than surprised to hear a talking rabbit. "My name is Lucy, but anyway, you talk?" she asked, but instead of recieving a reply from the rabbit, a handsome garden gnome chimed in, "Of course we do! This is the enchanted garden. Everyone here talks. Even the flowers and plants! What would you expect?" But before Lucy could answer, the garden fell dark.

"What's happening? All the flowers are dying! Is it my fault?" Lucy cried, unsure of what to expect next. Weirdly enough, no one else was. They were just stomping around angrily. "No, it is not your fault Lucy but we do need your help! Come with me to the witch's castle so we can stop her potion from working!" Although Lucy had no idea what was happening or what Checkers meant, the enchanted garden was desperate so she agreed to help the rabbit, regardless that she would miss the picnic.

On the way to the castle Checkers explained to Lucy that the witch had created a potion which would kill the garden for she hated the fun that the enchanted garden had. "Her plan has taken action! It is working! We must first tie the witch up and then we will be able to stop the potion from boiling which will then deactivate it!" Obeying the rabbit's plan they soon had the witch tied up and the potion off the boil and deactivated. By the time they had made their way back to the garden it was back to life, like nothing had ever happened and from that day the witch never attacked them again, knowing the revenge the enchanted garden would get on her.

Fairytale Audio Book

Christbell, Christopher and the Strategic Witch

Here is the text incase it is too hard for you to read in the photo:

Once upon a time in the middle of a tangled pool of branches stood a small pink cottage. Bright sun blazed through the small window so the Barker twins decided it would be a good day for a picnic. Ginger-headed Christopher gathered a basket full of goodies while Christabell combed her strawberry blonde hair into two long plaits. After much discussion about outfits they made a start to their journey. 

Leaving footprints behind themselves, they gazed up at the towering greenery, slowly admiring it as they did every day. Suddenly, glimpses of sparkles in the distance caught Christabell's glowing eyes. Curious of what she might find, Christabell raced ahead, Christopher following behind so fast that he didn't even notice their sandwiches fly out of the basket. "Beautiful! Glistening! Ice clear! Why not have lunch here?" Christabell was stunned by the view but Christopher didn't see her point, "It's just a lake in the middle of a forest Chrissy. We could surely find a much better place than this to eat our lunch!" Begging let Christabell win though, so they lay out their checked, rose red picnic blanket and got comfy for a feast. Wedging open their basket they gasped in surprise. "Where are our sandwiches?" The Barkers cried in unison, "We must look for them!" Gathering their belongings they scavenged high and low, anywhere their sandwiches may have gone.

Just as they were reaching their home a ghastly shadow fell over them. "Where are you going? What are you doing?" The figure said in her nicest possible voice. The children turned around to a tall, lean lady. Long, matted knots hid under her dark violet hat and cloak. "W-w-why, we lost our s-s-sandwiches so we have been l-l-looking for them." Stammered Christopher in fear. "Then why don't you come join me for a meal. I was just making my way home now." The words came out of small dry lips whilst the twins exchanged questioned glances. "That would be lovely?" They hesitated. "What harm could there be in a little meal?" They followed the lady who offered them a small cookie to nibble on whilst she prepared the meal. Both children gratefully received the offer and gobbled the cookie down in one gulp, finding themselves in a deep sleep. 

"Now that they're asleep I can prepare the fire, I was never really going to give them a meal!" Laughed the somewhat evil woman. When she was about to burn the children a rumble and a grumble came from below. The earth trembled. Realising that she was a witch with a plan the twins made for the door. Forgetting about their sandwiches, they raced home in fear, locking themselves inside right away. Sure enough, both the Barker twins and the witch had learnt their lesson and from that day, Christabell and Christopher stayed in their cottage, aware of what could happen outside in the big wide world.

Blog Update

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I have had a super fun and busy holidays. We went to Greymouth for dancing competitions, I sprained my arm and spent lots of time with my friends. I don't have an awful lot of time right now to write a detailed description of my holidays but I can tell you one thing - they were super fun! This term I am really looking forward to technology. We are going to be designing and making toys! Not to mention bring a toy day tomorrow! Tomorrow I will also be posting my fairytale including a witch and a young boy and girl. Check back to be sure you don't miss out on all the fairytale awesomeness! But for now,  adios amigos!

100 Word Setting Description

This week we had to write a 100 word setting description. Comment if you think you know what my setting was!

Here is the text if you can't read it in the picture:

Scalding weather, drying the grass. Scrawny, ragged scare crow ageing in the blistering sun, watching a rusty bird bath crumble into small ashes. Dehydrated birds pick at it. Flowers which shone beautifully with lively colour a lifetime ago twist to a dull brown, slowly dying in the eternal heat. The old oak tree's last torn leaves float to the ground, scattering in the wind. Rotten, mouldy fruit surround the tumbled trees. Twiggy bushes stand empty, no berries to be seen, not even one. For the first time, a single cloud shades the land. Hooray! A drop of rain at last!

Sophie F 100wrd fairytale

100 word challenge - ....and when I opened the cupboard door....

As soon as the car pulled up the driveway from a family holiday I raced to the front door, unlocking it quickly. I zoomed inside, not taking any notice of my surroundings, and headed straight for my room. I opened my bedroom door, but all my disappointed eyes saw was an empty room, with only my bed and a few books remaining in sight. I slowly walked nervously down the hallway, clearly hearing giggles and snickers, and when I open the cupboard door two teenagers, dressed in black, were squished into the small storage space. Sure enough, we'd been robbed!