Jake the World Champ

Creative writing project by students from FH Miller Junior, led by Book Creator Ambassador Mira Campbell.

Miller Students Creative Writing

&nbsp;I finally finished breakfast, I raced over to the couch as fast as Sonic to open presents.&nbsp; I can only open one because I had to go to school. Dad gave me a book and a video game called, Fight Night. The cover had stars in the sky and two strong men that looked like fighters. I had to race off to school. No time to look at the book. 

&nbsp;I was very curious because when I first got the book I didn't notice the golden glow. Each page was more interesting than the other.&nbsp;

I just heard bla bla bla . I was only focused on my watch. Ms. Gilbert called out my name,&nbsp;“Jake, what fraction is this?” “Oh I try to say something smart... uh ½?” My teacher replied, “Yes correct.” Surprisingly, I got it right.

&nbsp;I looked in the mirror and a bright smile came across my face like a rainbow. I got dressed and raced down the stairs because I smelled something good. It was pancakes, eggs and bacon with strawberry and blueberry toppings. I asked mom for the syrup. I ate everything.

As I walked into the class, my teacher’s arms were crossed and she was biting&nbsp;down on her lip. She&nbsp;says, “Jake, why are you so late?” “Sorry Ms. Gilbert,'' I say as I take a seat. “Now class, where were we? Oh yes, we’re learning about fractions and decimals''. Even though I was in class, I really wasn't listening.

My mom slid my bedroom door open and softly said, “Jake it’s time for school. You need to eat breakfast.” I was laying down flat on my face and I turned over gently and spread my arms wide open and said, “Morning mom.” Normally I am annoyed by my alarm, but today I was happy because it was my 14th birthday.

It's Jake's 14th Birthday. He gets a video game and a very special book. It has a golden glow. What secrets will Jake discover?

I opened the door, closed it shut, grabbed my bike and went off to school. On my way to school I was curious about the book and what was in it. I got to school and couldn’t wait to go home and read it. As I entered the building, I kept looking at my watch. “Oh no! It is after 9:00 am. I am late!” my teacher is going to be so mad, I thought to myself. 

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I took another look at my watch and I said, “Ms. Gilbert -&nbsp;it's ten thirty... time for recess.” I grabbed my coat and we all went outside. The rest of the day went by&nbsp;super slow. Finally at 3pm, the bell rang. I ran all the way home from school and flew in the house. I opened my bedroom door and saw the book and the video game on my bed. My book had a golden glow.

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