Hopscotch articles from February 2005

Hopscotch archives from February 2005

Heart's key.(Short Story)
February 1, 2005... Allison stood in the knee-high grass staring at the deserted farmhouse. "Mom, what are we doing here?" she asked. "Before she died, Mrs. Riley often came to my antique shop," Mom said. "I think I was the only friend she had." "I still...

A friend is ...(Poem)
February 1, 2005... A FRIEND IS... Someone who shares their snack with you. Someone who tells you their secrets. Someone who comes over to play quiet games with you when you have the flu Someone who likes your drawings. ...

Molly & Buttercup: postcards from the bed and the shed.
February 1, 2005... Dear Buttercup, Only a true friend would tell me when I've been wrong. Thank you for clearing up the quilt fiasco and for sharing your thoughts with me. As you suggested, I did do something nice for Judy. Instead of sleeping on the...

Terror on the trestle.(Short Story)
February 1, 2005... "Psst, Kayla!" I stood in front of the refrigerator, with an apple in my hand, and twirled around to see my cousin Amanda through the screened door, "Why are you whispering? Is something wrong?" I whispered back. "Nothing's wrong, I'm...

My best friend.(Poem)
February 1, 2005... My Best Friend You are my best friend, But you said something that hurt my feelings. If I explain why your words hurt me, Will sorry be a word you can say? If it is, I will be able to say I forgive...

Better than the best.(Poem)
February 1, 2005... Better Than The Best Maxine, Mervett, and Margaret, Three girls you would adore, Were born the exact same time On August twenty-four Their parents became neighbors. They knew their lives were blessed. ...

Signs of friendship.(Short Story)
February 1, 2005... Tai was angry. She felt cheated. After two long years of terrible loneliness and hoping daily for a friend her age, she thought her prayers had finally been answered. Frowning mightily at the tiny gecko lizard darting about the coral...

Honey hamster: must answer the question ... who is friend> And who is foe?(Girl Power Comics Presents)(Short Story)
February 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: In our last episode, a crafty creature named Liz was attempting to gain access to the T.A.I.L.S. headquarters. Those Girl Power girls are too jealous of you to let you join. They turned me down for the...

Smell a rain forest.(Science)
February 1, 2005... The tropical rain forest is a marvelous and rather mysterious place filled with strange creatures, plants, and smells. Rain forests are very special places on Earth that most of us would like to visit, especially if you are an explorer. ...

The sticker mystery.(Short Story)
February 1, 2005... The first sticker was an arrow. It was bright yellow, and it was stuck to my school desk. The arrow pointed right, and when I looked in that direction, all I saw was Alma. She was staring at me, but when she caught my eye, she blushed and...

Cooking.(Team Effort Fudge Drops)
February 1, 2005... The next time you have friends over and want something yummy but easy to whip together, try these no-fail fudge drops. They always come out creamy and delicious, a foolproof recipe. They require some beating by hand, so you can make an...

Friends forever.(Short Story)
February 1, 2005... Kristin ran to the door the minute she heard the doorbell. She could hardly wait to see Emily. It had been six months since she had moved, and they had only talked on the phone a few times. They had talked to each other online almost every day....

Handmade paper cards.
February 1, 2005... Materials: Recycled paper (not glossy paper), large, plastic pail for soaking, food blender, dryer lint, sewing threads, large metal mixing bowl, a 7-inch embroidery hoop, cheesecloth, old towels, brown grocery bags Directions: 1....

Friends bake shape cookies.
February 1, 2005... Molly, Samantha, and Jackie have played after school everyday since they were in kindergarten. The friends enjoy bike riding, rollerblading, swimming, reading, painting, and baking. They were learning about shapes at school and decided to make...

Potsy's pen pal club.
February 1, 2005... Dear Readers, These are the new additions of Hopscotch girls who want to be pen pals. These do not include girls on the previous list. To receive the addresses, simply mail us a self-addressed, stamped #10 envelope. We'll send you the...

Posty's post office.(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2005... Dear Potsy, Hi! My name is Shayne Finley. I live in Millsboro Pennsylvania, and I am 8 years old. I have a little sister. She is 3 years old, and her name is Teighan. I love the HOPSCOTCH FOR GIRLS magazine. I think I will enter the...

Have a heart.
February 1, 2005... arrow be candy card cupid day fun gift greet heart hug kiss letter like love mine number one saint son sweet valentines venus verse [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Mystery picture puzzle.
February 1, 2005... badminton birdie candle ladder (2) cardinals slacks duck gingerbread boy music note banana crown dove heart tadpole flag cupcake whale cherry chick iguana [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]