Summer

Un viaje en el campo

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Este cuento se llama Un viaje en el campo: de la ciudad a la naturaleza, escrito por Lauren Kratz Prushko. Esta es una grabación de LibraryCall. Dominic, Sonia y Zareena son los mejores amigos y se llaman a sí mismos “La Brigada Municipal”. (city noise sound effect) “Me encanta ese nombre, La Brigada Municipal. Es fácil de recordar!” dijo Zareena. “Si, somos un súper grupo de amigos que sabe todo lo que hay que saber de las aventuras en la ciudad.

Melita and the Girl on the Hill

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In a small village by the sea there was a girl named Melita. It was summer. The breeze was warm and scented with the flowers that covered the village. Melita loved the summertime. She spent her days basking in the sun, and when it was too hot, she would take a dip in the sea. At the highest point in the village, at the top of a hill, there was a mansion that stood out against the sunny, happy village. The mansion had been painted black with dark purple accents, which seemed curious for a home by the sea.

Adventures in the Water

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"Spending time by the ocean this summer will be unforgettable because anything is possible with Grandma Arlene!" Curtis thinks to himself. "Curtis, did you remember to pack the new underwear we bought yesterday?" Mom shouts as she sticks her head into my room."Yes, Mom, and do you have to shout about underwear? I don't want the neighbors to hear about my new underwear." My mom laughs and replies, "I am sorry, Curtis, talking loud runs in the family.

A Camping Trip: From City to Nature

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Dominic, Sonia, and Zareena are three best friends that call themselves The City Squad. (city noise sound effect).“I like that name for us, The City Squad. It's catchy!" said Zareena. "Yeah, we're a group of friends who know everything there is to know about having adventures in a big city. But this summer, we’re going on our first camping trip!," laughed Sonia. "That's why we need to stick together,” said Dominic nervously.