Grilled Chicken Salad By: Brett

Grilled chicken salad is one of my favorite foods. I make it very often most of the time for dinner for my family. When my mom gets sick, then I don't want her to cook. My recipe for grilled chicken salad is really easy. First, you get lettuce and other vegetables and some chicken. Put some water in a pot and place the chicken in the pot. Turn the fire on high. When the water is boiling, stick a fork in the chicken. If you can stick it clear through, you fry it and cut it up. Get a bowl and put the salad in then the grilled chicken and some ranch dressing. If you prefer, you could use Italian sauce instead or whatever you want. There! You have a grilled chicken salad.

My First Dog, Princess By: Levi

One of the best times in my life was when I got Princess. I got Princess in first grade, and I was seven. She was pure white, and at first I wanted to name her Snow White. But, my mom and I decided to name her Princess. I got her as a birthday present. One time, she got loose. My brother Vinnie and I were jumping on the trampoline, and Princess jumped on the trampoline. We stopped jumping, and it was hilarious! I loved that dog, but now I miss Princess. I wish I didn't have to give her away, although I got to have her for one year. I will always remember when I had Princess. She was my first dog and my favorite dog in the world. If I could get her back, then I would be happy. I really miss her. I would do anything to get her back. I really would. Princess is the one that changed my life, and I really miss her.

My Magic Monkey By: Becky

I have lots of dreams, and in this story, they come true. My mom bought me this stuffed monkey. The next day, it came to life. It game me six wishes. It's name was Bobbie Joe. When I make a wish, he claps his hands. I love this monkey. Then I made my first wish. My first wish was to go to Texas. I loved going there. I loved the food. Texas is great. My favorite food there is the ribs. I love the mechanical bull. I had to go back by 5:00 for dinner. I went back home outside of Fairview. I got home at 4:55 , and dinner was sitting on the table. I got done and went to my room. I made my next wish to go to the White House. I got there and met Barack Obama and his wife. They were very, very nice. I left and went to the White House kitchen. The cook made me some "Oodles of Noodles." It was very good. Then I went home at 8:00 P.M. I got home at 9:30 P.M. I put on my pajamas and went to bed. The next day, I woke up and put on my clothes. Then I went to New York. I love the food, although I had not much fun. I made some friends, though. Bob and Sally own a restaurant. I got home at 6:00 P.M. My parents were at the table. I ran upstairs and ate my dinner. Then I took my bath and got on my pjs and went to bed. I woke up and made two more wishes. One was that dinner was at 7:00 P.M., and the other one was that I have a great life. Then my monkey went away. I have never seen him again.