Конкурс рассказов "Once upon a time...”.

Список участников, прошедших во второй (очный) этап

№	Участник	Название работы
1	Богданова Алёна,  (13 лет)	Little Angel
2	Патрина Ирина  (11 лет)	A Small  Glade
3	Бахтеева Динара, 11 лет	The Story of One River
5	Фетисова Екатерина, 16 лет	Once in the park…
7	Зайцева Екатерина, 13 лет – 7 кл	«Once upon a time it came to me…»
8	Кащеев Кирилл, 13 лет – 7 кл	Be kind
9	Лупандин Евгений, 13 лет – 7 кл	A Simple Story
10	Панферова Ангелина,  8 кл	Marvelous winter forest
12	Кудрявцева Диана, 6 кл	«My summer holidays»
13	Поляков Дмитрий, 16 лет	«Our voyage»
14	Неудачин Павел, 17 лет	“What Will I Do for People?”
17	Стеганцева Софья, 17 лет	Story about   sister and brother
18	Зуенко Александра, 13 лет 7 кл	Dreaming pupil
19	Смолькова Алина, 8  кл	My Granny
20	Столярова Екатерина, 15 лет	A Godsend

Протокол оценивания заочного этапа

1  (13 лет)

Little Angel

      Once upon a time one winter evening when only stars were shining like diamonds in the sky little Angel was born. Her parents were so happy to see the first smile of the child that they decided to make a night of fireworks on the birthday.  That was a very loving and united family.

      Three years passed. One day mother was busy about the house and Angel was peacefully sleeping in her bed. A strong wind rushed into the room and started to carry away the child. Father began to fight but in vain - Angel was taken away. Mother was heartbroken. Since then she had been looking for Angel but couldn’t find the child. So one day she set off on her last journey. Nobody knows if she found the child or not. But since then every night two stars have been shining aside the other stars.

       I think it’s true that the love of a mother to her child is eternal.

2  (11 лет)

A Small  Glade

Once upon a time a small glade lived in the forest. There were many beautiful flowers. Many birds and butterflies lived there.

One day some tourists came to the glade. They liked the nature and had much fun there. In the evening the tourists went home but they left a lot of rubbish.

In two days new tourists came to the glade. They had much fun but left a lot of rubbish too.

Soon the glade has become into a dirty place. The glade was alone. At nights the glade remembered the days when it was beautiful and was crying.

We hope that one day people will help such kind of glades to be beautiful again.

3. (11 лет)

The Story of One River

Once upon a time there was one river in Britain. It was dirty. Fish and water plants didn’t want to live there.

Every day factories polluted the river. Many people left the rubbish there. The river could die but people understood that the river was important for them. They began to help it.

One day the government forbade the factories to dump pollution into the river. People cleaned the water and installed water treatment plants in the river.

Over time, the river began to recover and today it is the cleanest river in the world that flows through London.

4. (12 лет)

The three princes and princess.

Once upon a time lived a princess Elizabeth. She was a wise beautiful. Everybody liked the princes and her father.

         Princes from all over the world came to ask for princess’s hand. King Georg orders to each prince to ride out into the world returning in a year’s time with the most wonderful thing he has found.

Princes rode out together. After one year’s time they to the valley. Prince Albert found magiс ball. It will show is happening anywhere in the world. Prince James showed a carpet. It could take a person anywhere in the world in less time. Prince Charles took out a healing orange. Prince Charles said: «How is princess?”

They took glass ball and saw dying princess.

 “My orange can cure her!” Princes Charles cried.

“Take my carpet!” said Prince James.

They get in palace in a time. Prince Charles gave the princess the orange. The princess ate and was cured.

 “I’ll marry Princes Charles.” said the princess.

So it was said and so it was done. 

5. (16 лет)   Once in the park…

Once we walked with my mum in the park. It was usual day. Spring finally came! We went for a long a long time and talked.

Suddenly, our attention was attracted by the loud barking of a dog standing near a bush. I spread the branches and saw a tiny chick compressed in a ball, all ruffled, frightened. I understood that it was a nesting of bluebird. Probably it fell out of the nest and trying to hide himself he went to the bushes. Later I saw an angry mother – a bluebird which protected the chick from both me and the dog. How much courage, power and love had this bird that was fighting for its child. We drove the dog away and decided not to touch the chick. Siting on bench we continued to watch this intricate picture.

         In the end, the bluebird flew out of the bushes along with the chick in its beak. I never expect that animals are capable of such sincere and desperate love. Since then, I have become more sensitive to the living world and especially to birds.

6 (13 лет - 7 кл) 

The lake of tears

Once upon a time, a beautiful girl Litaniel fell in love with Taerithon, an equally beautiful young man. He was from a less noble family, and it is unlikely that her parents would approve this marriage, so they hid their love. Taerython went to study to the academy and at this time, Anarion saw Litaniel. He was subjugated by her beauty and made an offer of his arm and heart. She  urged him that they would not be happy. He did not retreat, and soon a marriage contract was signed. Before the wedding day, the girl fled, and Anarion rushed to the chase. When she was caught up she turned to the spirit of the forest with a request to hide her. Tears streamed on her face, that created a lake and she became his keeper, hiding in it.

When Taerython returned and found out about what had happened, he came to the shore of the lake. His face was watered with tears. The spirit of the forest took pity of the young man and made him the second keeper of the lake. So they united for all time. Since then, this lake connects lovers.

7 (13 лет – 7 кл)

Once upon a time it came to me…

There is one thing that comes sometimes strange and unnoticed, and even the clock hands don’t point to it… But it is indicated by the flutter of heart, cold hands and the song that is rushing out. It is indicated by faint hope, the flame that lights up in soul, a bright, beautiful, sweet sadness and unexpected insomnia under the hand of inspiration.. Fleeting glances, secret sighs, an occasional hug...

But someone can rarely say at what point it came in and firmly stuck inside. It grows, gets stronger, fills the whole being - not immediately, but gradually as water is taken in a vessel and suddenly spills out at once, and you freeze from the sudden realization: is this... it?

 This is it.

Yes, Yes, Yes, everything is so trite, so magical, so wonderful and unusual.

 Of course it is love.

8 (13 лет – 7 кл)

Be kind

Once upon a time there was a story that taught me to be a good person and help everybody who is in trouble. When I was seven years old, my friends and I rode our bikes. We got to the grove and saw there a little puppy that was tethered to a tree. It was very sad, thin and hungry. An angry man left it alone in the woods. I felt sorry for the puppy and untied it.  Then I brought it home and fed. It fell asleep.

When my mother came home, she praised me for doing a good deed but didn’t allow keeping this puppy with us, because we had a dog as a pet. But my father took the little puppy to his work. The sad little puppy has become a strong and clever dog. My dad grew it up there and now it guards the territory of my dad’s plant. By the way, this dog still remembers me and doesn’t bark when sees me. I’m proud of my action and want to say to my peers “Be kind, tolerant and sympathetic to someone or something that needs your help and support”.

9 (13 лет – 7 кл)

A Simple Story

Once upon a time in summer my friend and I went camping by bicycles. While we were driving we decided to swim in the river. When we went there we met a lot of our friends. We jumped from the trees into the water, played with ball and just swam. Then we went to the field and there we fried pieces of bread and sausages, drank lemonade and had a lot of fun. We spent there almost all day any by the evening decided to go home. Our way home was very fun. Despite the fact that we were very tired we were happy, because we spent that day together. We are friend and this is very important to my mind to find time for being together.

Such a simple story… The story of a simple summer day. The story of simple moments of simple childish happiness.

10 (14 лет – 8 кл)

Marvelous winter forest

Once upon a time our family decided to take a walk through the pine forest in winter. Winter pine forest was incredible, he attracted people with its mystery. Here, every twig and every Bush seemed to have collected all the beauty of winter. Snow adorned the trees, dressing them in white coats. They looked very happy and satisfied. Everyone wanted to touch the incredible decorations.

Once visited this forest, it is hard to forget. It charms with its beauty and purity. Every breath of wind or movement of twigs brings something new. No force can destroy the beauty that is created by nature. It is unique and turns everything around as if in another world. The secrecy of the forest opens in just a moment, but it is difficult to forget. Only in winter, the real tale begins, which can be read by only the most attentive. Still, if you just look into the forest, without going into its secrets and trying to immerse into its mysticism, it is a very beautiful natural place, all covered with snow.

11 (13 лет - 7 кл)

The native land

Once upon a time Peter the Great founded our city Petrovsk. Its history dates back to 1696.

In 1884 the Church of the Holy virgin was built. After 1937 the Church was closed, but in the early 90-ies, due to many people, the temple shone again with its pristine beauty. Merchants and residents of our town by 1901 had allocated funds for the construction of the iron bridge. In 2001 it celebrated its centenary anniversary.

Our city has a century-old pine forest. It is fabulously beautiful.

The uniqueness of the forest is that it is beautiful at any time of the year. In the hot summer months the tar is heating up, endowing all around the magnificent, incomparable aroma. In the winter the air is filled with purity and freshness. You want to inhale it again and again...  Close your eyes.… What could be more beautiful than enjoying the nature around you?!

12. (12 лет – 6 кл)

My summer holidays

Once upon a time an unusual story happened to me. It was summer holidays and I with my mother went to Kazan.

Our trip started wonderfully. Kazan is a beautiful ancient city that stands on the bank of the Volga River. We visited many interesting places and excursions. We went to the most ancient part of the city and there we saw the white-stoned Kremlin. We walked on the famous Bauman’s Street where the famous monument to the Cat stands. 81

Kazan is the city that unites interesting historical sights and entertaining centres. And we decided to end up our trip in the Aqua-park. It was really great. I swam, dived, and rode water downhills. But, suddenly… Bang! And I realized that my tooth was broken…

I remember this journey every time looking at my smile in the mirror.

13 (16 лет)

Our voyage

Once upon a time my cousin and I took a chance on Sweden with a Baltic cruise. Actually, we heard a lot of interesting things about Sweden. It is known as the Land of the Midnight Sun during the summer months. So, we bought two tickets on the luxurious cruise ship and began our voyage.

On our way we saw many offshore islands and fjords up close. It was really breathtaking .We arrived in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, in the morning. The weather was fine and the sun was shining brightly.

First up,the Old Town (Gamla Stan). It is loaded with architectural gems, narrow streets and quiet urban beauty. It is also home to the Royal Palace. There we watched the changing of the Guard ceremony. This was a spectacular event for visitors from many countries.

Then we walked to Stockholm's City Hall. It impressed us not only with its great architecture, but also with the great view we got from the building.

After that we went to Skansen, the world’s first open air museum. It was interesting to learn about traditional Swedish crafts workshops.

Finally in the end, we did some shopping in the big mall. Unfortunately, time flies so fast and we had to come back to our ship.

Frankly speaking, I had never been abroad before. That’s why our voyage was the most remarkable event in my life.

14 (17 лет)

What Will I Do for People?

Once upon a time the impenetrable dark covered Brighttown. It was time of great fear among the citizens. Everyone was terrified, although nobody knew exactly why. People even stopped their usual activities. Moreover, it seemed time proper stopped its course. The separation of 24-hour time intervals for day and night ceased to exist. There were only darkness and fright. And gradually people began going crazy staying in their houses and not going outside.

However, at some point a man appeared in the center of the town. He was running fast, trembling with fear but in search of something important. As nobody worked in Brighttown, he could penetrate the supermarket and find all the necessary items. Afterwards, he returned home rapidly and closed all the windows with curtains though there was no need. Five minutes later everything was ready. The ritual began.

The Devil appeared immediately with the expression of involvement on his face.

-What do you want, mortal?

-I suppose, you know. I only wish this darkness disappeared forever.

-And you’re asking me for this service… Why?

-Because I don’t see other ways out. Prayers of the citizens weren’t heard at all. So, who else can help us now?

-If you’re ready to save these people in exchange of your soul… Let’s strike a deal then!

Some hours later the sun rose in the East and the darkness evaporated. People went out with overwhelmed smiles. But one person was notably agitated, because he knew the value of this sunrise.

15 (11 лет – 5 кл)
"A kind boy"

 Once upon a time there was a kind young man whose name was Leon.He was very poor not because he did not like to work but because he helped all the people without money.Everybody liked to use his kidness and give nothing for it .One  day when as usually he came home without money, his mother was so angry that she throw him out of the house with one piece of bread.He stayed outside and nobody gave   him  a shelter.Therefore , he decided to leave the town.Leon was walking all the night and suddenly he saw a poor, hungry girl.He gave her  his only piece of bread.After eating, she became beautiful.It was charmed princess.She told him her story .They  loved each other and married .They lived happily.

16 (8 кл 14 лет)

                                          « My loneliness»

Once I have understood that such loneliness. This feeling can be familiar to everyone. It can be both pleasant and awful. I still feel it.

   When you sit in the small narrow room, absolutely alone, you are necessary to nobody, you don't know whether someone thinks of you at this moment. Then you realize that you remained one, alone with the thoughts and by yourself. In the head are crazy thoughts. You think about twist lives, about the acts … But the most awful when there are questions on which you don’t  find answers. And you begin to think of it long time, you don’t find the answer. As a rule these are questions on which nobody can find the answer, but everyone tries to answer. For example " «What is the meaning of life?", "How  can you return to the past and  correct the errors?"….      I don't abandon you a thought of questions on which there are no answers, panic begins… If there is at least one person who   understand you, this person can be your friend, the member of your family. But often for me I am this person. I understand it isn’t right.  

17 (17 лет)

      Story about   sister and brother

 Once upon a time the wind stopped blowing and the snowstorm raged. The quiet way of life  of a small town broke one incident :Charlie Byers didn’t return after school.

    His elder sister Margaret was going around the police, the school and neighbors. Nobody saw Charlie near the house, all his friends repeated the same things:   “ He hurried to the bus”.

     Margaret remembered all her mistakes. Returned after a day shift she didn’t find her brother at home. She began to invent a punishment . Margaret didn’t like break the rules.

     The next morning passed in silence. And now Charlie wasn’t at home. Margaret waited but felt slept.

Rat-tat on the door, she looked at her watch. She knew it was he. She opened the door. It was Charlie’s hug. Policeman stood behind.

   The boy told the story that happened to him. After school, Charlie decided to go to the city and buy books for Margaret. He got on the wrong bus and went to another city. Charlie forgot  the number of their phone and couldn’t call Margaret. Margaret had spent all her feelings and emotions while she was waiting, so she just hugged him again.

Peace and harmony, of cause, didn’t reign in their home, it isn’t a fairy-tale. The fact that they began to understand each other and trust won’t let them quarrel in twenty years time.

18 (13 лет 7 кл)

             Dreaming pupil

             Once upon a time in one city there was a big trouble. Ugly wizard appeared.   This wizard announced the inhabitants his wish : they had to bring him a bride for three days. If they don’t it, he will turn everyone into stones. People were scared, but nobody wanted to give their daughters to him. The last day came and one girl agreed to marry wizard.

  The wizard built palace and garden and they began to live. The wizard rejoiced, but his wife was sad and spent time in the garden by fountain. Once, sitting near the fountain she saw the goldfish came to her. The goldfish said: ‘’I want to help you. I know the wizard's weak spot…’’

‘’ Ivanov, why are you sleeping on the my lesson?!’’   Petya Ivanov immediately jumped up and understood that he fell asleep in a literature class and everything he saw was just a dream.

Sleep at home, and at the classroom to listen and work.

19 (14 лет 8 кл)

My Granny

This story happened to me last summer. I visited my grandmother in the village and one day I decided to go to the field and ride a bike. 

The day was sunny, the sky was cloudless.

I have been looking at the nature and thinking about it. Sometimes I like to be alone, alone with my thoughts.

So I was riding aimlessly and a little later I was tired. Looked at my watch I realized that my walk took more than three hours and it was time to go home. But suddenly I realized that I had lost.

This thought terrified me. What to do then? I decided that I would go and try to find the way to the road. I went and went…, but there were only unfamiliar places. I was despaired and began to panic … and then I saw my grandma.

My granny noticed that I was absent for a long no time. She went to look for me. It's good that she knows those places.

We had a long time smiling and laughing.  We often recall this event. She always cheers me up and helps me find a way out of a difficult situation.

20 (15 лет)

A Godsend

Once upon a time I was going home from work. Tired and hungry I was walking along empty streets. It was very dark, and the lights were rare. That winter was harsh, with snowstorms. But I really enjoyed such weather.

Suddenly I heard some strange noise under the tree. I flinched, thought for a while then cautiously approached the tree and pushed the branch back. There was a cardboard box, and a puppy inside it. The "perfect" owners laid a warm rag on the bottom of the box. The puppy was manicured and so pretty that I was starring smiling for a long time. It was trembling from the fierce wind. Sure, I couldn’t leave it and I took this little miracle with me. Having thrust it under the warm jacket, I went home. Soon it was well-fed, net, lying in bed. I couldn't look away but it.

That day gave me a true friend. Bobik is almost two now. It is a loyal and faithful creature. It meets me from work with loud barking and licks my nose. I am grateful to fate for giving me this shaggy happiness: to be needed and to feel love. There's nothing more important than love, and I soon learned it from my personal experience.