Short Stories for Big Change

By Rebecca Clark

Stories are powerful. They can help children explore the world around them in a fun way. These three short stories were inspired by the immense change the year 2020 has imposed on all of us including children. Leo, Beatrice and Beth hope to empower kids and show them that they are not alone. Odd One Out explores fears of being different, The Monster tackles difficult feelings and Upside-down is all about change.

Will Leo find his superpower? Can Beatrice get rid of the monster on her chest? Will Beth be able to turn the world the right way up again? Find out in this short story collection!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Sep 7, 2020
• ISBN: 9781716638725

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Short Stories for Big Change

By Rebecca Clark

Dedicated to my family and friends who have helped me get this far.

In particular Auntie Elaine for sparking this idea and Ella for inspiring ‘Odd One Out’.

SHORT STORIES FOR BIG CHANGE

Copyright © 2020 Rebecca Clark

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ISBN 9781716638725

The Odd One Out

Leo was different. He had known that from a very young age. Everyone in his family and everyone in his town had something Leo didn’t. He had the same bright blue eyes as his mum and the same curly brown hair as his dad. He liked to play football with his brother and he would read adventure books his sister recommended. He wasn’t the tallest in his school or the shortest. At sports day, he wasn’t the fastest or the slowest. He was average in every other way but one. Everyone else had superpowers and he didn’t. For some reason, he had been born different. He didn’t know why. Not even