What Happens in the Cane Field by Matt Zurbo   “I’m bored!” Billy shouted. (Billy, shouting in front of a cane field) “Hi, Billy,” said Zac. “G’day Zac. Where are you going?” asked Billy. “I’m going into the cane field,” said Zac “I’ll come!” insisted Billy. "Sorry, you’re too young!" Zac informed him. (Zac stepping … Continue reading Day 57: What Happens in the Cane Field

Eight Planets by Matt Zurbo   Little Louie had eight planets crammed inside his head. The way they span and twirled, kept his quest for learning fed. (Smiling kid with top half of skull tucked under arm, top of planets can be seen in rest of his head.) At night he would let them out, … Continue reading Day 56: Eight Planets

Red Clogs and Sea Gods by Matt Zurbo Ruby’s family didn’t have much money. (Ruby, with big, shaggy hair, standing as Mum sews a patch on her dress) Her Mum worked hard, and brought Ruby a pair of red clogs for her birthday. Ruby was SO PROUD! She went down to the beach where she … Continue reading Day 55: Red Clogs and Sea Gods

Round by Matt Zurbo These are the circular things that impress Lulu. A ring of fire, a halo. (Bad girl with fiery halo, opposite good girl with light halo) The wheel. (Lulu on a big-wheeled mono-bike, biting her tongue for balance) Gears and cogs. (Clock face and gar and cogs of all shapes and sizes … Continue reading Day 54: Round