My favorite story that I would like for grandma to read to me was the "Three Little Pigs," because the pigs were smart enough to get away from the big bad wolf. ... There was no food in the kitchen. ... One day dad bought her a white gown for her to sleep in during her stay there. ... She read me the "Three Little Pigs" and told me that this would be the last time that she read it to me because she was tired. ... He said, "grandma died from a heart attack." ...

• Word Count: 1847
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Following the meeting, the whole family helps slaughter the pigs, and then salt-pack the pork so they can take it along with them. The next day at daybreak, the "emotional", but not physical death of Grampa occurs, as he refuses to leave the day of departure. ... Granpa becomes even sicker and dies while in the Wilson's sheltered tent after suffering a stroke. During his death however, Granma erges and insists that Jim Casy say a prayer, even though she knows it will make no difference. ... Then Casy tells Tom he no longer wants to be a burden, but Tom asks him to stay one more night ...

• Word Count: 1730
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

No one knew where she came from or who put her there. ... I shall die. I must die. ... "When he smiled, she asked no greater blessing of God." ... A male meant that the proud Aubigny name and aristocratic heritage would endure, perhaps for many generations. ...

• Word Count: 2905
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School

Before the arrival of the Europeans to present day United States, the Native Americans treated their homeland with respect and with spiritual properties. ... In exchange for these great new crops the Europeans brought massive amounts of pigs, cattle, and horses. ... Human waste was a big issue because no one would clean up the outhouses or chamber pots. ... They would have such activities as husking bees, greased pole climbing, greased pig chasing, hopscotch, jump rope, marbles, or tag. ... It was a happier day for both bride and groom. ...

• Word Count: 3125
• Approx Pages: 13
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Today was the big day for us all, the day that we got a whole bunch of new toys to play with. ... We all ate like pigs of course, and were too full to move afterwards. ... I looked into the hallway to see no one there. ... We all mourned that day, and didn't even think about eating or sledding. ... He died instantly. ...

• Word Count: 1479
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School