“Fame an’ glory.” Joe Harper said, reminding himself of his burning mission,
as he crept through the forest. “Famous as Tom; maybe more ‘n him. Then
they’ll notice me.” He gave a determined nod and almost stepped on a twig,
but swerved his foot at the last second.
OF ST. PETERSBURG
INSPIRED BY ‘TOM SAWYER’
1ST PLACE WINNER FOR GRADE 11 IN THE 2016 SUMMER STORY CONTEST
Margaret Caffery
lives in South Louisiana, Cajun Country (the home of gumbo and boudin)
with her dad, mom, three sisters, dog, three cats, and some chickens. Her hobbies include
reading, writing, playing flute, piano, and the bodhran, and did she mention reading? Some
of her favorite authors are G.K. Chesterton, J.R.R. Tolkien, and C.S. Lewis. She is currently in
eleventh grade and enjoying the English, History, and American Literature classes.
MARGARET CAFFERY
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