Red Room Where the Writers Are

Synopsis:

Caitlin's pen pal, Julien, sends some pretty crazy things via the U.S. Postal Service. Is her last parcel the craziest one of all?

Book Excerpt:

Uh-oh. Julien’s letter was here. I could tell by the way the mail carrier dropped it in my hands and fled. Peering down at the pastel pink envelope, I saw the words “PLEASE REFRIGERATE CONTENTS” printed in bold black letters on the back. This should be interesting, I thought as I slit the envelope and tipped its contents into my hand. Something sticky plopped into my palm.

It was a Popsicle. A gooey, purple, sticky, slimy, gorgeous, grape flavored Popsicle that had melted all over my pen pal’s letter. I deciphered the letter:

Dear Caitlin,

This Popsicle was so delicious that I wanted to share it with you.

It’s gorgeous grape, my favorite flavor: Enjoy.

Hugs and smoochies,

Julien

P.S. Next week I’m sending you breakfast.

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Author Comment:

This was my first published story for children, and still the one I am the proudest of. Originally published in Spider magazine, it's the "little story that could". It continues to enjoy a life as testing material for the WASL and other elementary schools.

Topics/Categories:

Children, Pen Pals, The Postal Service

Genre:

Children's Fiction

Type of Work:

Short Stories

Publishers:

Carus Publishing

Original Published Source:

Spider Magazine

Original Publish Date:

2001-03-01

Reading Guides:

http://www.k12.wa.us/assessment/WASL/Readingpubdocs/RID_ReadingGr3_1-31-07web.pdf