Bouncer Post #173

Title: TROUBLE WITH THE WEEDS

Genre: Children's Chapter Book

Word Count: 4,000

Welcome to the garden town of Beddington, where the flowers are sweet and the Weeds breed trouble.  Best friends since they were seeds, Daisy and Rose are blooming for the first time.  Despite warnings from the Mums, Rose tries to fit in with the rule-breaking Weeds, intent on taking over the yard.  Daisy is torn between staying in the safe part of the garden or following Rose into the exciting unknown of the Weed patch.  But adventure brings risk, and soon the best friends will discover that real freedom comes with staying true to your roots.

First 250:

Rose woke up excited.  It was the day of the big race in her garden town.  She quickly washed her face with the dew that collected at night.  The Roly Poly brothers, Pete, Pauly, Parker, Perry, Patrick, and Porter worked hard all spring to build a racecourse to celebrate the first day of summer.  There were mounds of dirt along the track that made hills and dips all the way to the finish line.  After the race there would be picnics, games and the ant parade with an appearance by the Queen herself.  Rose wanted to be there early to get a good spot.

“I’m off to the race Mum!” she called. 

     

“Just a moment Rose,” said her Mum.  “Here’s your lunch and come straight home after the parade."

    

“Ok, thanks.” Rose hurried toward the crowd.  She found the perfect spot near the finish line then looked for Daisy.  Rose and Daisy had been best friends since they were seeds.

     

“Daisy! Daisy!  Over here!” Rose waved. 

    

Daisy found her way through all of the flowers, plants, and creatures of Beddington that were at the race.  She passed Gardenia, Petunia, Lily, a family of Clematis, and her cousin Gerber.

     

“This spot is perfect,” said Daisy.

    

“Isn’t it great?” exclaimed Rose.  “Who do you think will win?”

     

“I don’t know.  Porter’s the biggest, which helps going downhill, but I’ve seen Pauly practicing and he looks fast.” 

     

Rose felt the dirt shift under her as Grubbie’s head popped into view.  He was a kind worm, but easily scared.