The Snow Maze

When Joe finds a key in the long grass on his way to school, his friend Irrum suggests it might be magic. Perhaps it will open the lonely gate,' she says. That evening Joe puts the, key in the lock and the gate creaks open to reveal a magic path that only he can see. Everyone laughs when he talks of the maze, except Irrum who believes in, and soon shares, her friend's magical discovery. Joe wants the others to believe his story but he wants to keep his maze a secret too... A fine piece of writing for those Just going solo: do bring it to the notice of your newly independent readers.