After our visit from George Layton (the acclaimed author/actor) last week, Y5 were asked to write their own version of the short story that followed ’The Back Bedroom’ from his book ‘The Trick’.

This was Bronte’s  version of ‘The White Rose’…

The White Rose

I always felt intrigued by the man in the window and the single white rose that stood in the narrow vase on the windowsill next to where he sat. The rose always looked vibrant and fresh, I was sure it must be artificial. I felt drawn to this man, I could not understand why, but I also felt a bit afraid and wary of him.

One day he was waiting at the door instead of his usual spot in the window, he invited me in. Although my mum knew him I didn’t feel happy going into his house, I shouted ‘no thanks’ and ran.

That night as I lay in bed I couldn’t stop thinking about the incident and I decided to get up. I dressed quickly and sneaked out of the house, making sure I took a set of keys.

The man’s house was in darkness, I went to the side gate, to my surprise it was unlocked so I cautiously opened it and went through. The moment I entered the garden I was dazzled by the brightness. Even though it was nighttime the garden was lit up and gleaming with a sea of white roses. They stood straight, tall and beautiful yet too prickly to touch. I was astounded and lost for words. Then I saw something that made my heart leap. In the centre of the luxurious rose garden was the most amazing model railway village I had ever seen. There were trains speeding along the tracks, signals changing red to green and buildings dotted here and there.

I then realised why I was drawn to this man, because of our love for model trains and railways. 

By: Bronte Crawford

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