I'm entering the Kidlit Vibes contest where I had to write a 125-word story onthe randomly chosen word, "Awkward." Here's my story:
Don’t Drop the Frijoles! (124 words)
By Deborah Holt Williams williamsdeborahholt@gmail.com
She said it was too heavy, but I promised my mom I could carry the bean crock to my Abuela’s.
“Hmmm…OK, but be careful and Don’t Drop the Frijoles!”
I carried the crock and almost stumbled down our steps, almost tripped over the garden hose,
nearly slipped on Abuela’s porch. I used my head to knock—and Uncle Jose
opened the door right into me! SMASH!
How could I tell my Abuela?
I cried and told her the truth.
“Are you hurt, Mijo?” I shook my head.
“But the frijoles?”
Abuela smiled.
“Ever since I broke my leg, Jose has made me beans for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
You did me a great favor!”
She ordered pizza, and I felt so much better.
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