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Finally, opening

night arrived.

“You were great,” I said. “Everyone Over the next weeks, a corner of the

will love the play.” lunchroom was filled with cardboard

“Thanks,” Kristie said. “But did you and paints. And lots of kids painting.
see the sets?” Finally, opening night arrived. I sat

I thought for a moment. “Maybe next to Mom and Dad in the auditorium.

there’s something we can do.” When the curtain rose, everyone saw

I spent that evening drawing. In the a magical land with rolling hills, a

morning, I stuck my sketchbook into fancy carriage, and a glittering castle.

my backpack and ran to the bus. Kristie was a wonderful Cinderella,

The day dragged. Finally, the last and everyone applauded when the

bell rang. “Thanks for yesterday,” play was over.

Kristie said. “I’ll see you tomorrow.” Then Ms. Carson called me up to the
“I’m not going home yet,” I said. “I stage. She said into the microphone,

have something to show Ms. Carson.” “I’d like to thank the many students

After Ms. Carson saw my ideas, she who painted the sets. And a special

talked to some other teachers. They thanks to Shayna, who designed them.

liked my ideas too. Her effort and talent made tonight

extra special.”
Over the next weeks, a corner of Everyone clapped. For me! I did get

the lunchroom was filled with a part in the play after all. And it was

cardboard and paints. just as good as being Cinderella.

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