In February, 2011, twenty-four students gathered on a message forum for an adventure that would take them to new heights of creativity. Their mission: write a short story between two and ten thousand words. Comprised of both boys and girls and from all over the globe, the students' personalities were as varied as their stories. In these pages, you'll find whimsical tales of a world of ice cream, ants in the jungle, or a kitten learning to adapt to his new home. If adventure is more to your liking, how about stories of nano bots, a Vietnamese family during the war, or a minuteman's daughter? Enjoy romance, fantasy, science fiction, or something historically inspired. With such a wide variety of ages, skill levels, and student interests, no one quite knew what to expect, but parents and students alike had high praise for the class, their enjoyment, and eagerness for the next session to begin. We look forward to volume two

Ned is nobody's child. Abandoned as a toddler on the streets of 1870's London, he must fend for himself and survive by his wits. Discover how Ned finds help at a Ragged School, becomes a "Barnardo boy," and eventually emigrates to Canada to begin a new life. Ned: Barnardo Boy is a historically accurate children's book that is delighting children and adults alike. Meticulously researched and full of spiritual truth, Ned is a book your family will treasure.