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Are we there yet? More Holiday Stories

Sea Star

Sea Star

Here are some more stories from our holiday writing workshop inspired by the illustrations in Alison Lester’s book Are We There Yet?:

One Day I went to the beach with my Mum, Dad, sister and
brother. I saw a sea star on a rock. Rachael, 7

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Holiday to the Moon

Holiday to the Moon

Dad woke me up early this morning, “come on,” he said. “We’re
going on a holiday”. “Where to?” I asked. “The Moon,” he replied “I’m sorry, “I said, “I thought you said the Moon.” “I did,” he said.  “Yay” I exclaimed, “I’ve
always wanted to go to the Moon.”“Well start packing,” he said. And with that he ran out of the room to wake up the others. Max, 9

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A trip to see the Fireworks

A trip to see the Fireworks

One day I would like to go to Sydney Harbour to see the fireworks.  My family and I could have a picnic on the grass.  We would have a BBQ. The fireworks would be beautiful, and then I would fall asleep. Abbey, 7

More stories coming soon………….

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