AI is wild. I made a snippet of a book using my favorite narrator Will Patten’s AI voice to test the story’s cadence. I removed most of the story but just left in a snippet I made using some AI tools. Listen here and read below. The Giant Well August 1863 The hot Kansas wind…
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Middletown Middle: The Girls Who Never Left
“All the best times in my life happen at camp,” ten-year-old Sally declares, hugging her bunkmate on the first day of camp. They hadn’t seen each other since the previous summer, but they pick up right where they left off. “It’s because the rules are different here,” Nancy, Sally’s bunkmate, remarks as she finds a…
Middletown Middle – Spirit Week
May 2005 The State Robot Olympics is only one day away, and the Middletown Middle School robotics team has hit a roadblock: their robot isn’t working. Adding to the chaos, it’s also the school’s Spirit Week, so the eighth-graders are distracted by silly hair, wacky socks, free snacks, and pep rallies. The team of four…
Middletown Middle – Bus J
March 12, 2020 The ride home on Bus J is always an adventure. It ships the rowdiest kids on the longest ride — a 45-minute trek down Old Bridge Road, through one of the state’s densest forests. It always looked like it was on the verge of nighttime, even on the sunniest days. The man…
Middletown Middle – Menu Monster
February 2018 Principal Sosa: I gave my students the assignment to write three paragraphs summarizing their weekend. One of the kids wrote hundreds. He has unlimited screen time so you imagine how boring his summaries are. Check out his report this week. I’ll need some feedback. WEEKEND WRAP-UP This weekend me and my brother Billy…
Middletown Middle / Chapter Five – The New Girl
Chapter Five – The New Girl September 1953 The Cold War was a scary time for America. The big bad Soviets were the classic villains, with their missiles aimed at the US. It got so bad that folks started building bunkers under their homes, which were strong enough to withstand the end of the world….
Middletown Middle / Chapter Three – The Face Painter
Experience an extraordinary day at Middletown Middle School when second-grader Rose Batty becomes ‘Principal for the Day.’ Follow Rose’s exploits as she mandates the hiring of a retired face painter and accidentally transforms the school event into a fantastical zoo filled with superheroes, animals, and delightful chaos. Read on to discover how this day unfolds in this captivating and humor-filled narrative.
Middletown Middle / Chapter Two – Unktomi
Amidst the idyllic small town of Middletown, twins Jenny and Jason Greenwood stumble upon a perplexing mystery. When their school photos reveal bizarre alterations and a lurking danger in the form of a giant spider named Unktomi, their lives take a thrilling turn. With the town’s children becoming the unexpected guardians, they must balance their everyday routines with the responsibility of keeping Unktomi fed and content to prevent a prophecy of destruction. Join Jenny and Jason on a captivating journey filled with eerie school photos, Thanksgiving offerings, and the constant vigilance for Unktomi’s presence. Discover how these young heroes navigate the peculiar and embrace their roles as protectors in a town where a giant spider is just another part of daily life.
Middletown Middle / Chapter One – The Mascot Curse
Here’s the first chapter of my grade school anthology book – Middletown Middle. The school with more mysteries than students. Chapter One – The Nickname Curse September 2020 “Coloring? Seriously?” Jeremy, the new fifth-grader, complains as he takes out his crayons. “We stopped coloring in second grade at my old school.” “Welcome to Middletown Middle,”…