By Susan Young
He shoved the trinkets into his pack with his dirty snout and clumsy hooves.
Mother’s jewels.
Check.
Farmer’s gold teeth.
Check.
Neighbour’s purse.
Check.
The growling was closer. The hair on the back of his neck rose, yet he could taste the honey of hope. No more laboring at dawn with his annoying brothers. It was his turn for success.
He flung the front door open.
“Quick! Shelter here,” he shouted to his terrified brothers.
As he ran out the back door, bolting it hastily, he felt the force of the wolf’s rancid breath blowing the straw house apart behind him.
Nice take on the classic fairy tale. Kudos.
What a great take on The Three Little Pigs! You said so much in so few words.
Your writing is simple yet powerful. The suspense is created immediately, churning my brain to figure this out. The ending is clearly profound in the recognition of the very familiar to my child’s mind.
Great take on an old cautionary tale. Succinct.
This was fantastic! I love how you fill in the gaps on this classic story. Great job!
Interesting take on the story. I had no idea where you were headed until the very end, leading to a very successful twist ending.