On one dreadful morning a boy named Oliver went to Dudley Zoo. Having waited impatiently in the massive queue to pay he wandered off to the lizard enclosure. He stared at a leopard spotted lizard that looked mischievous. While he was staring at the lizard an old man elbowed him in the back and Oliver fell into the glass.
As the glass smashed the rough skinned lizard escaped. When the zookeepers heard the crashing sound they ran as quickly as possible over to Oliver to see what had happened.
”It wasn’t my fault,” explained Oliver. The lizard sneaked into Oliver’s pocket because he wanted to go home with him.
This week it was a shared prompt for the grown-ups and the children. To find out what one of the grown-ups has done with this prompt, have a look at part two of this story.
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Ian Braisby
/ February 8, 2012Another excellent story, Phoebe! You described what happened very clearly and used some excellent words. I felt sorry for Oliver because I bet everyone wanted to tell him off when he really wasn’t to blame.
Mrs Halford (Team100WC)
/ February 8, 2012Hi Phoebe, this made me smile…I especially liked your description of the lizard looking mischievous:-) I wonder what happened when Oliver realised that the lizard had hitched a ride in his pocket! This is a very imaginative entry for the 100wc,I will show it to my class tomorrow as I am hoping lots of them will have a go.Well done.
Aunty Sally-Jayne
/ February 8, 2012I’m a proud Aunty again Phoebe! This is a brilliant story and you have used some great descriptions. Don’t forget to have a look at what the other children write and leave them some comments. And make sure you remind Uncle Ian and Daddy that they have to write one each as well.
Sophie D.
/ February 9, 2012This is a great story! The words you used were great!
etab
/ February 9, 2012I like this story. Its good.
Landen G.(St. John Vianney)
/ February 9, 2012Another very good story, Phoebe. I think this is a brilliant story and great descriptions. Can’t wait to read your next 100WC!
Alex K.
/ February 9, 2012It was a good story to read.
Lauren
/ February 9, 2012This Make me think of Harry Potter.
Carter (Saint John Vianney School)
/ February 9, 2012Phoebe, I loved this short story. I had a leopard gecko and he always looked like he was up to no good. Keep up the good work
Katie U.
/ February 9, 2012Phoebe,
I really liked your story. It was very creative and it sounds like the lizard would be a perfect pet for you brother.
Abby P. (St. John Vianney)
/ February 9, 2012Wow! Really good story, I enjoyed it a lot. You have really good descriptive words too! Good job.
Jennifer
/ February 9, 2012What a good story Phoebe. I wonder if the old man that elbowed Oliver in the back felt sorry about the accident. I think the lizard was very naughty to sneak into Olivers pocket. Do you think it gave Oliver a fright when he found the lizard hiding in his pocket. I enjoy reading all the childrens stories and it is good that you can comment on each other’s stories and share ideas. WELL DONE.
Lisa Wields Words
/ February 13, 2012Phoebe, Great story. Now I’m off to read part two. It is wonderful that you inspired a continuation. I love the creativity of this and can’t wait to see what happens.
Dr. Lisa (Team 100WC)
Clare Powell (Team 100WC)
/ February 16, 2012Well done Pheobe. You have selected vocabulary well to enhance your writing. I like how you included the prompt in your writing. An escaping lizard as a pet, I wonder what Oliver’s parents will say. Try including some similes in your writing.
Thanks for joining the 100WC.
Diane Watson
/ February 23, 2012What a good story Phoebe, I really enjoyed reading it 🙂