The competition was stiff, but after deliberation (and some read-alouds to Geneva) we have the results:
Honorable Mention
“Okay, so here’s how it works. You climb up to the top of the tree house and just wait. You are the Damsel in Distress. Then we fight a bunch of battles, and the winner comes up and gets you. Ready?!” submitted by Cindy Peyton. Clever use of the family story, clearly understands the young male mind, and even taps into family dynamics. Good job, Cindy.
Runner Up
It’s a 3-way tie, Dave vs. Dave vs. Dave:
- “Finally—somebody I can really open up to about my feelings.”
- “She doesn’t look Swiss.”
- TJ: “If by my life or death I can protect you, I will. You have my sword…”
BK: “…and you have my bow…”
Sp: “…and my axe.”
Jen: “You carry the fate of us all, little one.”
TJ: “She’s had one breakfast, yes. What about second breakfast?”
BK: “I don’t think she knows about second breakfast, Ten.”
Winner
“D’Artagnan?”
Submitted by the Huso Family, it’s clever, a masterful literary illusion, and an amazing economy of words. We couldn’t stop laughing about this one for several days. To claim your prize, let me know what flavor of tea or coffee you would like and I will get it for you this week.
Thanks, everyone, for playing along.
P.S. KK extends kudos to LL for guessing GG’s nickname!