by a fifth grade student Being a Hero by Alex In the book How to Train Your Dragon, by Cressida Cowell, Hiccup is trying to get a dragon while the dragons are hibernating in a cave. Even though you're not good at many things, you can still be a hero. I notice Hiccup isn't good… Continue reading How to Train Your Dragon
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iPads vs. Textbooks
An essay written by a fifth grader IPads Vs Textbooks by Anisha Textbooks have become a nuisance for students and school districts across the nation. As technology advances, learning has become more efficient, and children have become more accustomed to devices like iPads. Some school district officials think that textbooks are the way to… Continue reading iPads vs. Textbooks
A Room of my Own
essay written by a sixth grader A Room of My Own by Atti My baby sister, Annie, has taken up my old room, and I am currently sharing one with Ethan, my younger brother. You may think that I am perfectly fine, but certain circumstances that you do not realize have caused me to ask… Continue reading A Room of my Own
Proof Copy Arrives
Here it is, a sneak peak at this year's NaNoWriMo anthology cover. Last year's students, do you remember that sense of awed wonder as you first held Novel Central in your hands? I well remember the hushed silence when I held it up, as if you were all holding your breath. The rest of the… Continue reading Proof Copy Arrives