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Article: MARIA ELENA'S SECRET.(Short Story)
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- U.S. Kids
- Article date:
- September 1, 1999
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CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1999 Children's Better Health Institute. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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"I hate hand-me-downs," Maria Elena said to herself as she pulled the faded yellow dress over her head. She pulled on her old sneakers and tied the broken laces as best as she could.
"Hurry up, Maria," her mother called. "The bus will be here soon."
Maria Elena ran through the living room and out the screen door to the oak tree. He's still there, Maria thought, as she watched a tiny creature working between the branches.
"Maria!" her mother shouted and ran onto the porch. "Here's your lunch. And an orange to eat on the way. Now, hurry! Don't be late for your second day of school!"
Maria Elena grabbed her lunch and the orange. She ran ...