Day Twelve
Annabelle's Wish
adapted by Susan Korman
Illustrated by Alan Nowell & Assoc
1997
Annabelle, a calf, was born on a Christmas Eve. Santa arrived that night and gave the animals the gift of speech. Annabelle was enchanted by the reindeer and decided one day she wanted to fly, too.
Billy lived on the farm with his grandpa. A fire had scared Billy a few years ago and he hadn't spoken a word since. He and Annabelle were great friends. In fact, Annabelle loved him so much that when she was older she gave up her gift of speech on Christmas Eve to Billy, so he could talk.
Annabelle never spoke again, but read the book to see if she ever flew.
Have you ever read Annabell's Wish?
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Posted by Janet F. Smart on Creative Writing in the Blackberry Patch.
Oh, I haven't read this one, but I've seen it all over the place. I'll definitely have to look for it. :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't read this one, but I love the possibility it leaves readers with.
ReplyDeleteI have not read it, but I have heard of it. Now I KNOW I must read Annabelle's Wish. It is so sweet. Who couldn't love Annabelle after seeing that cover?
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