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Rats In Space: Marcus's Last MazeOurania's Orrery of Imagination
A very short story for middle grade readers. This story about a human hybrid lab rat sent to space was inspired by a real life experiment in 1961 that sent a chimpanzee (who had been born in the wild) into space. He had to rely on his wits and training to get back to Earth. In this story, though, Marcus has a space partner so at least he is not alone in his mission.
"Jenna's Shooting Star"Ourania's Orrery of Imagination
"Jenna's Shooting Star" is a short story for middle grade readers about a girl who moves to the "middle of nowhere" and finds comfort in mapping the stars.
"Ellen and the Dragonsnake"Calliope's Collection of Mystical Mayhem
A short story for middle grade readers about a little explorer named Ellen who explores a local cave to test her skills. Once in, she meets an unexpected dragon, and she must use her wits and preparation to escape.
"A Doll For Her Daughter"Into the Mirror: A Literary Collection
Emily's mother sews her a doll, and she becomes very attached. She doesn't understand that the cloth doll will one day wear out, and when it does, she learns a tough lesson about life and love.
A short story length piece of writing about a difficult mother and daughter relationship. Available in paperback and kindle on Amazon.
Short Story, personal essay, creative non-fiction, memoir
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