Fourteenth Annual Reading Rainbow Contest

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School Entry

First Place

Kindergarten		First Grade
	The Scuba Diver Written and Illustrated by Jeffrey V. Derry, NH		No Patrick! Written and Illustrated by Patrick M. New Boston, NH
Second Grade		Third Grade
	Winter and Frog Written and Illustrated by Sara S. Keene, NH		Walter and His Pumpkin House Written and Illustrated by Josephine W. Chesterfield, NH
Fourth Grade		Fifth Grade
	The Trials and Triumphs of Bob Written and Illustrated by Isaiah T. Lee, NH		Disappearing Stars Written and Illustrated by Acacia W. Raymond, NH

Second Place

Kindergarten		First Grade
	The Day Tessie Talked to Me Written and Illustrated by Luke B. Bell School Marblehead, MA		My Mistake Written and Illustrated by Jaden C. Hollis, NH
Second Grade		Third Grade
	The Proper Mom Written and Illustrated by Rette S. Wilmot, NH		Gloria’s Nest Written and Illustrated by Kailey Jane A. Bow, NH
Fourth Grade		Fifth Grade
	Sadie’s Party Invitation Written and Illustrated by David K. Dorchester, MA View Movie of Story		The Tale of Clip Written and Illustrated by Kate A. Manchester, NH

Third Place

Kindergarten		First Grade
	The Magic Tree Written and Illustrated by Griffin B. Bell School Marblehead, MA		My Bad Week Written and Illustrated by Olivia C. Derry, NH
Second Grade		Third Grade
	Harry’s Rainbow Written and Illustrated by Olivia M. Berwick, ME		Chip and Matt’s Vacation Written and Illustrated by Neelam S. Bedford, NH
Fourth Grade		Fifth Grade
	Election ‘08 Written and Illustrated by Abigail S. Rye, NH		Naturally: A Book of Poems Written and Illustrated by Brooke S. Wilmot, NH

Honorable Mention

Kindergarten

Nature is My Life
Written and Illustrated by Coby M.
Boscowen, NH

Zoe Rubino, the Hero
Written and Illustrated by Zoe R.
Bell School, Marblehead, MA

Adventures of the Water Scorpions
Written and Illustrated by
Matthew H.
Bedford, NH

Scorpions The Best Pancake Maker in the World
Written and Illustrated by Daniel E.
Peter Woodbury School
Bedford, NH

Lucky and the Rabbit
Written and Illustrated by Eden A.
Nashua, NH

Work Hard
Written and Illustrated by Will S.
Eastman School, Concord, NH

My Dragon
Written and Illustrated by Joshua C.
Bell School, Marblehead, MA

Jessica Brown, Thing Finder
Written and Illustrated by Jessica B.
Bell School, Marblehead, MA

Sam's Dollar
Written and Illustrated by Sam P.
Strafford, NH

The Lonely Elephant Makes Some Friends
Written and Illustrated by Benaiah A.
Hampton, NH

The Panda's Adventure
Written and Illustrated by Jordan B.
Barnet, VT

ballet The Mystery of the Missing Ballet Shoes
Written and Illustrated by
Kori Elise C.
Manchester, NH

Sun The Planets and the Sun
Written and Illustrated by Inaya J.
Wise Owl School, Hudson, NH

First Grade

lost The Lost Adventure
Written and Illustrated by Erin D.
Candia, NH

janit Why, Why, Why Janit Why!
Written and Illustrated by Paige D.
New Hampton Community School, New Hampton NH

How the Seasons Came to Be
Written and Illustrated by Taylor L.
St. Francis School, Litchfield, NH

John Gets Mad!
Written and Illustrated by Owen G.
Moultonborough Central School, Moultonborough, NH

The Bear and the Scratcher
Written and Illustrated by
Charles Z.
Westford, MA

The Wheel That Rolled Away
Written and Illustrated by Declan S.
Freemont, NH

Adventure to the Sun
Written and Illustrated by
Demetrius P.
Barrington Elementary School, Barrington, NH

Harry's Bathing Suit
Written and Illustrated by
Madison M.
Exeter, NH

Rachel's Lesson
Written and Illustrated by Ethan M.
Medford, MA

The Boating Lesson
Written and Illustrated by Eric F.
Manchester, NH

Second Grade

The Scariest Monster
Written and Illustrated by Philip L.
Bancroft Elementary School, Andover, MA

john

How John Saved Endsville
Written and Illustrated by Julia G.
Bancroft Elementary School, Andover, MA

The Lone Mountain
Written and Illustrated by Quinn R.
Goffstown, NH

Going to See Mitt Romney
Written and Illustrated by
Nathanael H.
Deerfield Community School, Deerfield, NH

camping Camping
Written and Illustrated by
Hannah T.
Bartlett Elementary School, Manchester, NH

Attack of the Dust
Written and Illustrated by
Julienne C.
Carpenter School, Wolfeboro, NH

itsy Itsy the Spider
Written and Illustrated by
Hannah P.
East Hampstead, NH

gizmo Gizmo Guy vs. Drill Dude
Written and Illustrated by
Gregory N.
Derry, NH

drums Drums
Written and Illustrated by
Francisco Armando H.
Brooklyn, NY

The Boy Who Loves to Ski
Written and Illustrated by Luke L.
Newmarket Elementary School, Newmarket, NH

The Drama Monkey
Written and Illustrated by Erin S.
Berlin, NH

The King and the Knight
Written and Illustrated by Liam A.
Barrington Elementary School, Barrington, NH

Peace at Last
Written and Illustrated by Vikram B.
Hampstead Academy, Windham, NH

Beaver Beaver Barn Workshop
Written and Illustrated by
Brenten R.
Sanbornville, NH

Future Friends
Written and Illustrated by Emma P.
John H. Fuller School, North Conway, NH

Third Grade

jabees Jabees on Planet Gesundheit
Written and Illustrated by Dylan O.
Durham, NH

tree Ultra Changing Tree
Written and Illustrated by Connor F.
Mast Way Elementary School, Lee, NH

Beatrice Bee and the Hummingbird
Written and Illustrated by Margaret R.
Mount St. Mary Academy, Manchester, NH

The Exciting Rescue of Harry Hawk
Written and Illustrated by Jesse D.
Alton, NH

date The Booked Date
Written and Illustrated by Lauren S.
Concord, NH

friends Friends Forever
Written and Illustrated by Adam K.
Bedford, NH

Prickles Aren’t Pretty
Written and Illustrated by Brin Catherine H.
Salem, NH

jake Jake’s Final Journey
Written and Illustrated by Emily F.
Manchester, NH

The Butterfly and the Bird
Written and Illustrated by Clarissa C.
Milford, NH

Don’t Ever Take Your Dog on a Walk to the Zoo
Written and Illustrated by Isabel D.
Andover, MA

Six Year Old Marriage – A True Story
Written and Illustrated by Aaron D.
Bowdoin, ME

kira Kira in the Mirror
Written and Illustrated by Chloe S.
Manchester, NH

Kevin’s Adventure
Written and Illustrated by Erin E.
Peter Woodbury School, Bedford, NH

Fourth Grade

My Favorite Seasons
Written and Illustrated by Kaylah Kenyata H.
Brooklyn, NY

The Quest for My Mother
Written and Illustrated by Claire G.
Bancroft Elementary School, Andover, MA

A Scorpion’s Story
Written and Illustrated by Samantha H.
Bancroft Elementary School, Andover, MA

Donavan’s Diary: Diary of a Ferret
Written and Illustrated by Carter H.
Bancroft Elementary School, Andover, MA

king The King Competition
Written and Illustrated by Marissa L.
East Rochester Elementary, Rochester, NH

crab The Crab King
Written and Illustrated by Noah A.
Hampton, NH

Wish Upon a Puppy
Written and Illustrated by Julia L.
Ellis School, Fremont, NH

The Starfish
Written and Illustrated by Isabelle D.
Jackson Grammar School, Jackson, NH

Warble
Written and Illustrated by Ariel F.
Jackson Grammar School, Jackson, NH

seymour Super Seymour the Pug & His Sidekick Cosmo the Brave
Written and Illustrated by Erin H.
Keene, NH

Snickers
Written and Illustrated by Billie Pingree
Northwood, NH

The Bubble Monster
Written and Illustrated by Richard R.
Farmington, NH

Fifth Grade

The Cool Gang
Written and Illustrated by Anne N.
Litchfield, NH

A Letter Home
Written and Illustrated by Gillian R.
Barrington, NH

star A Story Starring Starry
Written and Illustrated by Lindsi N.
Gossler Park Elementary
Manchester, NH

booger Boog-er’s Runaway Roar
Written and Illustrated by Jessica B.
Milton Elementary, Milton, NH

skate Skate Dreams
Written and Illustrated by Alec H.
Smyth Road School, Manchester, NH

The Kingdom of Fruits
Written and Illustrated by Olivia D.
Dunbarton, NH

The Puffs
Written and Illustrated by Matthew N.
Milton Elementary, Milton, NH