Crazy Creatures Winners 2018/2019

By Young Writers | winners

We're delighted to announce our school and student winners...

2018 WINNERS

Roger Sherman Elementary School, CT
Published in "Crazy Creatures - Tales From Connecticut" has won the Young Writers’ Award of Excellence for submitting the best selection of entries from the contest!

© Alexander Dial (10), St Mary Gate Of Heaven Catholic Academy, NY whose mini saga was published in "Crazy Creatures - New York Monsters".

Moneez's Adventure

Moneez is a creature that makes money for the bank. He resembles an elephant and sneezes bills out of his trunk, but cannot make money when wet. One day, Moneez accidentally gets out of the bank and falls into a lake. Poor people who live in a nearby village rescue him. Moneez sees how miserable and needy the people are and offers to make money for them when he dries off. They refuse Moneez and return him to the bank because they're honest. What they did not know was that there was a $10 million reward for returning Moneez.

2019 WINNERS

Fishers Island Central School, NY
Published in "Crazy Creatures 2019 - New York" has won the Young Writers’ Award of Excellence for submitting the best selection of entries from the contest!

© Zoe Frith, PS 9 Sara Anderson School, NY whose mini saga was published in "Crazy Creatures 2019 - New York & New Jersey".

The Flight Of The Rainbow Phoenix

Phoenix winced as she stretched her hurt wing, folding it cautiously against her brilliantly undulating rainbow fur. Her flight was cut short after she flew into a craggy peak, the dense clouds blocking what would've been easily avoidable. It was unnatural for her kind to be grounded. A beautiful elf appeared before Phoenix, her flowing hair wispy and colorful.

"You mustn't be burdened with a life on the ground," she murmured, her voice like fresh snow. The elf kissed Phoenix's injured wing and the pain disappeared. Phoenix launched herself into the sky, roaring joyously. She was back in flight! 

Student Runners-Up
Each student has won a $50 Amazon Gift Card

© Grace Buzzell, Lima Christian School, NY whose mini saga was published in "Crazy Creatures 2019 - New York Tales".

Sayphius' Escape

As Sayphius stood on the lab roof beside a trapdoor, he stared outside and craved freedom. Suddenly, he heard shouting coming from the trapdoor. They're coming! he thought to himself. He knew he was going to have to jump but he wasn't sure his untested, feathery wings would work. The scientists were getting closer and it sounded like they weren't alone. He knew then that even with his rock-hard scales and shark talons, he wouldn't make it if they caught up. "Here we go..." he murmured aloud. He jumped, soaring into the night and felt freedom for the first time. 

© Melanie Kratz, Holy Sepulcher School, PA whose mini saga was published in "Crazy Creatures 2019 - Stories From Pennsylvania".

Irkel And The Soup

Irkel was a demon who scared children for he found them rather irksome. He would often wait in a school's drain for children to come along to get rid of their excess food. Then, a little girl walked over and peered down the drain. She saw him lurking there and poked him while giggling. Then, she offered Irkle her soup. He gently took the bowl with one of his tentacles and the spoon in another. It's delicious! he thought, then made a big smile and the little girl giggled. Perhaps, Irkel thought to himself, children aren't so bad after all... 

© Giuliana Zuckerman, St Luke School, NY whose mini saga was published in "Crazy Creatures 2019 - New York Tales".

The Story Of Charlie The Snake

Once, there was a scary snake named Charlie. His fangs dripped blue blood. Everybody was scared of him because he ate creatures. He lived on Planet Flar.

To eat creatures, he started a club called Crazy Creature Club. Lots of monsters who didn't know he ate creatures joined the club. Charlie welcomed everyone with an evil grin on his face. He laughed sinisterly as he shut the door firmly. He walked close to every monster while he ate them. None of the creatures were seen after that day. Charlie's teeth dripped blue blood forever after he ate all those monsters.