The Writer's Journal

"The eagle has always been a symbol of freedom in the USA, but the hundreds gathered outside the White House think that the eagle was a bad choice for the US national animal....." This fake news article, written by Ben M., was a school assignment for his school in The Netherlands.

'The sky is gray, and the air is cold. I shiver as I wrap my arms around myself as a shield from the frigid wind. The trees sway and shake in the wind, and patches of blue peek through a storm-colored sky. The breaks in the clouds let thin rays of sun shine through, illuminating small areas and painting the world in highlights of gold. It is evening, and I know that it will not be long before I have to return home..."