The following is story written by my twelve-year-old grandson that’s in the sixth grade. I edited for him and emailed back to him so he can see the corrections. I was his age when I was bitten by the writing bug. He is so much more talented than I was. I am looking forward to helping him nurture his talent.
The Elements
By: Akein Coleman
Nature was formed by the elements that help make this world what it is today. The Elements are fire, water, earth and air. You’re in for a surprise because the same elements that help make this world are at war to see who will take over the world. Fire is for destruction and wants to take over the world but the other elements Water, Earth, and Air wants the world to be free and not enslaved by Fire.
Earth and Air decided to send Water because Water could beat Fire. They could have sent Air but they wanted to catch Fire faster and force him to save the world. Fire broke free and escaped from jail. He freed his brother Lava from the water seal that he was put in. By the time Water arrived in the dungeon to get Fire, he was escaping. When Water saw what had happen he decide to stay and fight Fire but he knew that Fire could be sneaky sometimes and use his smoke attack on water but water fought anyway because it would be too risky to lose him. Water expected fire used his smoke attack.
Fire got away so water rushed to tell the other elements that Fire had escape. That meant trouble because if fire releases his brother, Lava the whole world would be under attack and the dead elements will rise and go against the living elements and unbalance the world. When water told the other elements he caught Fire escaping and tried to stop him. Air knew he was going to the water seal to free his bother. Air knew this was going to happen and sent water to stop it and bring back fire.
In the meantime fire was plotting his revenge on water and the other elements. And figure out how he could free his brother. Fires saw some element bandits and decide to get them on his sides as warriors. Fire went to the bandits to make them join him. Fire noticed that the elements were dark Ice and Air.
When Fire told them to join him the first bandit that spoke was Ice and he said, “my name is Cold. Why should my friends and I join you? Huh?”
“Well,” said Fire as he summon fire to his hand and put it in Cold’s face I’m going to force you and your friends to join me whether you like it or not.”





March 11, 2013 at 12:10 PM
How wonderful, Kim…. You must be so proud…
March 11, 2013 at 3:04 PM
Yes I certainly am. Now I know who to give my unpublished work to.
March 11, 2013 at 12:18 PM
Outstanding writing, what a great talent already!!!
March 31, 2013 at 12:15 PM
Thank you. I just saw your comment.
March 11, 2013 at 1:58 PM
Beautifully imaginative piece of writing.
March 11, 2013 at 3:00 PM
Isn’t it. Thanks
March 11, 2013 at 2:58 PM
Elements
March 11, 2013 at 3:00 PM
March 11, 2013 at 7:10 PM
Uh, jaw dropping here, Wow is all I can utter. This boy is twelve? Are you sure? The writing is not what I would expect in the first place, but add in the deep thought needed to wrap your mind around this concept and I am floored. Keep that boy stocked with pencils, papers and computers. I hope he sticks with it.
March 11, 2013 at 7:43 PM
I know isn’t it amazing. When he first showed it to me I said you didn’t write this. He said yes I did grandma! He was adamant. When I got to the last few lines I had to help him out by making it clearer but they are all his thoughts. I
March 11, 2013 at 7:25 PM
Apple doesn’t fall from the Grams lap now does it? LOL Wonderfully talented young man there Sis. Proud of Him!!!
March 11, 2013 at 7:31 PM
Thanks my dear sister. I am proud of him. This is my oldest grandson.
March 11, 2013 at 10:24 PM
The writing gene is definitely there
March 11, 2013 at 11:14 PM
I hope he keeps it.
March 12, 2013 at 1:35 PM
[ Smiles ] You have a very talented grandson.
March 12, 2013 at 2:22 PM
Thank you. I am so proud.
March 12, 2013 at 3:06 PM
What a talent! I wish him the best nurturing he could get for his skills.
March 12, 2013 at 3:19 PM
Thanks. I’m so excited.
March 13, 2013 at 7:25 PM
This is wonderful and what a talent he has, Kim, and he also you as a loving mentor!
March 13, 2013 at 11:00 PM
Thanks Lauren. I wait passionately for his next exciting write.
March 14, 2013 at 2:50 PM
That is about the same age I was when I started writing (over 40 years now). I really enjoyed his story. Please tell him so for me. I have yet to make writing my profession, but I am still having fun.
March 14, 2013 at 2:57 PM
This the same for me 41 years for me. I haven’t gotten paid for my writing but I have gotten better and still dream.
I’m going to let him read the comments for himself when I visit the next time.
March 14, 2013 at 8:49 PM
Wow, excellent writing! He’s really talented!
March 14, 2013 at 8:53 PM
Thank you. I’m really proud of him.
March 15, 2013 at 4:06 AM
Wow! I enjoyed reading it… Amazing how young kids think… so full of imagination… all the elements suddely really come so alive…. hahaha
So beautifully written. Surely. you are so proud of him. He is very talented! “Like Grandma, Like Son”
xoxo
March 15, 2013 at 10:12 AM
Thank you Dolly. I can’t wait until I let him read all the comments. I am very proud.
March 15, 2013 at 7:08 AM
a well written piece. keep your imagination swirling and never give up on words!!!
March 15, 2013 at 9:57 AM
Thanks he will like this comment. I’m really proud of him. Thanks for visiting, reading and commenting.
March 21, 2013 at 9:58 PM
convey my blessings and best wishes to him
with regards
advocatemmmohan
March 21, 2013 at 10:15 PM
Thank you. I will.
March 23, 2013 at 8:09 AM
That’s fantastic and such great characterization of the elements, which was what made it so good to read.
March 23, 2013 at 10:21 AM
Thank you he’s going to love all the responses. I hope it encourages him to write more.
March 24, 2013 at 6:34 AM
Fabulous – looks like that writers seed is starting to sprout
March 24, 2013 at 9:45 AM
Yes it is. He has more but punishment has kept him off the computer.
March 24, 2013 at 10:57 AM
Ah…. those faithful companions – busted and grounded!!
March 24, 2013 at 11:33 AM