Gabriel's Secret Island Map

by Gabriel Shahid


Part 1: Map

I found a map outside my house this is what it said: First go left then forward and up the staircase until you get to the 3rd floor then head right until you reach a bridge. When you are about three fourths across it jump into the tree to the left. Then climb down the tree you'll see a clear stream that leads to a marsh. If you look far enough then you'll see an island covered in fog. Then go through the marsh until you reach the island. When you do you'll have to find another map because the one you have isn't part of the island. As soon as you find it you'll see that it's been ripped off the main map.


Part 2: Owner

Hello, I'm Zack. I am 12 years old. I'm funny, well sometimes. But I love good jokes. I'm taller than other children my age and I have brown eyes.

In the summer, I swim for our neighborhood swim team. Because we practice so much, I am a really good swimmer. When I am not swimming, I like to read and play computer games. I get very excited when something interesting comes along which is not very often.

My best friend is Ryan. He lives far away but he is coming to visit me this summer.

I live in Palm Coast, Florida. It is really hot here but the best part is that we live close to a marsh. The marsh is a great place to play.


Part 3: Setting

Zack's house is on the marsh. My house is on a 2 acre lot so there is a lot of room. There is a 50 foot dock on our property. My dad built me a tree house with a bridge that leads to another tree house. There is a spiral staircase around the tree that leads up to the main tree house. There are a lot of trees on the property which adds to the fun. There is even a stream close to the marsh under the bridge from the tree house.


Part 4: Other Character

Ryan lives in Nevada. He is Zack's cousin and really good friend. He is going to stay for the summer. He loves adventures he also likes to climb Zack's tree house. He is about the same size as Zack but he has brown hair and Zack has black hair. Ryan is very good at solving puzzles.


Part 5: Dream: a fantasy map

I had a weird dream about a fantasy map. I was walking on a field. A hawk flew by and dropped something from the air into my hands. It was a dirty old scroll. I opened it up and it was a map. The map showed a huge forest and a field nearby it. in the middle of the forest was a huge volcano that seemed to be dormant. At first I did not recognize where the map showed. Then a squirrel threw a nut at me and said, "Look behind you!" Suddenly, there appeared a huge forest right behind me just like the one in the map. I walked to the center of the forest. The squirrel appeared again out of nowhere and hit me with a nut again. He yelled, "Hide." I rolled out of the way of a huge griffin. Then it soared right above me and caught me by its claws and carried me into sky. I had my hopes up that he wouldn't drop but he did. Just then I landed on the floor with a thunk. I opened my eyes it was just a dream! Then my Mom called to me and said "Honey are you still awake?"


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