Finalists' stories
Read winning stories for ages 11-13 
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Isabelle K.
Age: 9
“Friends Forever”
Salawa lived near a forest. Olivia lived in a covered wagon because her family was traveling on the Oregon Trail.
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Jacky W.
Age: 10
“A Change of Heart”
Their relationship began like two repelling magnets, but a change of heart created a bond that neither girl could have imagined…
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Abigail H.
Age: 10
“Diamante Sisters”
Common interests have a way of uniting people even when the common interest is not obvious at first…
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Sophia C.
Age: 8
“A Magical Friendship”
The first thing Megan noticed about Lily was her eyes. One was blue and one was brown. Lily was very quiet and shy…
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Mary Margaret G.
Age: 10
“A Change of Heart”
When Tiffany reached her first table, she saw a girl about her age. She looked very unfortunate. Her clothes were ragged…
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Victoria B.
Age: 10
“Dusty Friendship”
Hazel was shy because she didn't know anyone. It was lonely out on the farm, and they had lived in Texas for only a month…
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Sailor M.
Age: 10
“A Recipe for Friendship”
It all started because I wanted to do something really special for my littlest sister Sunny's birthday.
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Audri R.
Age: 9
“Charmed”
Nine-year-old Audrey was born with a rare heart condition that required her to visit hospitals often…
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Taegen P.
Age: 8
“Friendship with a Side of Potato Salad”
When a squirrel, a dog, and potato salad are involved, anything is possible…
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