A Little Friend

By Whitney, 11, Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Did you use to feel that you were all alone without friends?

That's what I used to feel like before I met the most unexpected friend. Nobody thought that a little 4 year old could be such a good friend not even me! But I soon found out that I was wrong. A little 4 year old or any small child can be a great friend. If you look closely you may find small characteristics that older friends may have grown out of over time.

Little children don't know much about the world or what people do in it. Their minds don't pick up bad words or if they do, they soon forget. But us older people may remember bad words forever and try to get them out of our heads with no success.

They don't care when they don't win a competition. But us, on the other hand, will be annoyed for a very long time. These are a few things we miss when we see a little child. We think them clumsy and stupid but really if you look closer you might find something different.
(August 208)

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How to be a Good Friend

By Kyra, 9, Immokalee, FL, USA

My best friend is Jordyn-Star Williams. We knew each other since we were babies. She is so funny and nice. Even though we fight sometimes, she's still my friend and we always look out for each other.

Now I'm going to tell you how we met. After my mom and her mom were done with high school, me and Jordyn started hanging out. Over the years we grew apart but guess what? Now she is in my third grade class and our mom's say we are like twins.

(August 2008)

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Lovely Friends

By Lucy, 9, Fulwood, Lancashire, UK

Friends are great,
You need a good mate,
They look after you,
Even when you're safe,
They care for you,
A loving mate.
(August 2008)

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Friends

By Tamara, 11, Burton, Staffs, UK

Friends stick with you,
No matter what they say,
Friends stick with you,
'Til the end of the day.

Friends stick with you,
Even when you fall out,
Friends stick with you,
No matter what you fell out about.

Friends stick with you,
Friends stick by you,
Friends stick with you,
Friends stick by you.
(August 2008)

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Friends forever?

By Roxy, 14, Los Angeles, California, USA

When I was in Grade 8 I had Leukemia. Luckily it was the type that was curable. And my bff Joeline was totally there for me and I couldn't appreciate it more. Thanks so much JOELINE. XOXO:ROXY:) (July 2008)

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What is A Friend?

By Jaliyah, 10, Memphis, TN, USA

What is a friend? Is a friend someone who calls you everyday? To tell you the latest news and how they made a way? Or do they treat you with respect and never settle for less. Hug you at night tell you that you don't need to worry or fright. Do they tease you and wheez and tell you that they need you.
Can't they just be one thing your only friend until the end. The blood in your body the muscle in your bone. There is only one thing that can keep a friendship strong. And it's love.
(July 2008)

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In Memory of Megan

By Emma, 12, Gloucestershire, UK

Megan, this is for you.

When you were here, you lit up the world.
You lit up my life.
You lit up my face
                   with so many
                                smiles.


        I know                you are
          not                  gone
           for                ever
            but              ...
             you            are
                because I can
                   not see
                     you

                    SMILE.
                     E  M
                     G  M
                     A  A
                     N
      

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Hayley

By Rebecca, 12, Hornchurch, UK

Having fun together in
Activity week was when we were such good friends and
You were always there for me
Like at the activity week BBQ you saved us all from Abba
Eating burgers and then playing SPLAT!
You were my best friend

Of course we were best friends

Don't forget me I won't forget you
Oh Hayley
Now why did it have to end too soon
No one knows why
Of all my time at
Hacton those last six weeks with you were great
Understand my cry for help, oh how I miss you
Every day I think and miss, I think and miss you
(May 2008)

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Why I have friends

By Eldine, 9, FL, USA

"You all know why it is important to have friends but do you know why it's important to me". Friends are important to me because they are special,funny,and you won't be lonely.
"All my friends are so special and you're one of them".
Initially, my friends are so special because they like family.
I have some good friends like my teacher Mrs B. She is everyone's friend in my classroom. So is Ms. W - she is a good teacher. I have other friends that are special to me. Like another one is Brianna she is such a good friend. Brittany is the best. I have some eternal friends that are the best. I have told you why my friends are special.
"Friends are so funny". Additionally, it is important to have friends because of their humor. I love my friends humor they crack me up like santa's "HO HO HO". They're the best. Friends are just important to me. Guess why what my favorite holiday is valentines day because cupid just shoot me.
Furthermore, friends are important because you won't be lonely. My friends always cheer me up just like that because they're the best. Like teachers or friends. I can't wait to go to school tomorrow because of new game called elmo. When I first heard a game called elmo I didn't want to play in till my heroic friend Robert cheered me up. I have told you the second reason why it is important to have friends.
"Aloha". To wrap it up I have explained why my friends are important to me because they are special, funny, and can cheer you up like that. I'd keep on writing but I have to go talk to my friends.
(April 2008)

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Is This My friend?

By Lauren, 13, Wakefield, UK

My best friend?
I don't think so.

I know this girl, three years ago,
she came up to me and demanded that I would be her new best friend. At first, i thought this was nice,
now, three years later, we're still best friends, sort of...
I'm still not sure if she is my best friend.

Would a friend steal your things?
Would a friend use you?
Would a friend fall out with you over the smallest things?
Would a friend get angry because you're too busy to hang out with them?
Would a friend stab you in the back?
Would a friend pull your hair and fight with you, constantly?
Would a friend talk about other people to you behind thier back?

Your friend wouldn't do any of those things. Mine would.
(February 2008)

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Best Friends For Life

By Natasha, 11, New South Wales, Australia

Have you ever had a best friend?
It's a wonderful thing.
I have a best friend named Anna.
We met in Year and we are still best buddies in Year 5.
Anna gives love, trust, loyalty, fun, and emotion to me and her other friends.
Everyone admires Anna for her kindness and her understanding.
She's the bestf riend I have ever had and we have promised to keep in touch for life.

BEST FRIENDS FOR LIFE!!
(February 2008)

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Bestest friend ever

By Niki, 11, Boca Raton, USA

I have a friend her name is Brittany. Now I've only know Brittany for 2 years and it's like we have become sisters. When she first visited our school she sat next to me and I am a shy person but she was so nice to everyone and nice to me so I was saying to myself that I want to be friends with her. Now we are in 6th grade and we are still best buds. Even though we get in fights we still apologize because that the right thing to do and I wanted to be friends with her because Brittany is the MOST BESTEST FRIEND EVER because if you ask her to do something she will do it and if you need help she helps you and she gives the best advice about everything. If you knew Brittany you would be soo happy because she is the best friend ever and she keeps the secrets you tell her to herself! (July 2007)

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My friend

By Latoya , 11, London, UK

Habon, this is for you girl! My best friend is Habon, we are the bestest buddies you can get! She is a Sagittarius like me, and we get on like a house on fire. She doesn't get jealous, swear, rude too much, name-drop, two-faced, ain't a hater and listens to me when no one else will. She is Somalian, oh, and by the way... she is the bestest friend EVER! (July 2007)

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Popular Friend

By Caitlin, 12, OH , USA

Just because you think
You're popular
Doesn't mean you have to be
So mean
So cruel
You may think you're on top of the World
But to tell the truth
Your just one kid living in it

I'm tired of you
Thinking of me as your last resort
It's always my fault
They don't except you
At least according to you
I'm sick of it
And I'm not gonna take it any more

So you better start
Searching for a new friend
Cause I'm not gonna take it any more
I'm walking straight out that door
You won't miss me
When I'm gone
You'll probably just
Move right along.
(July 2007)

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Friends

By Swathi, 8, Naperville, IL, USA

Dear Nicolette,
You are my best friend!! You were so nice to me for the whole entire school year. I LOVE YOU! Your best friend,
Swathi (July 2007)

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Me and my Lauren

By Becky, 11, London, UK

Lauren this is for you. You are my best friend. I don't know what I would do without you. I'm just writing this to say how much you mean to me, we're like sisters. Maybe even twins though we don't look the same.We've made up songs, dances the lot together.

Before I go I just want to say a few things and they are; Moose, Pink Panther and Jiffy The Hedgehog.
June 2007

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My Jessica

By Samantha, 15, Bagdad, Tasmania, Australia

I have a best friend and her name is Jess and I love her more than a sister. We have had a few big fights since we became friends but although they have took time away from us they have also made us stronger. We know what each other is thinking and can finish each others sentences, when she says she is fine i know if she's lying. We talk to one another about anything and everything and silence is not awkward. We know each we are the best of friends and I hope we stay friends forever because without her I would be nothing... luv u jess xx (June 2007)

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My friend Yasemin; a goodbye letter

By Becky, 11, London, UK

Dear Yas,
I'm going to find it hard to say goodbye when we go to separate schools. I will still see you at Guides once a week, but it won't be the same as seeing you practically every day. So I'm going to write down all our memories and how we met. So here it is.
One day in nursery you came up to me. You said your name was Yasemin and asked me what mine was. I said my name was Becky. Then you asked me whether you wanted to become friends. I said yes. That was nearly eight years ago. I remember in nursery when we played with the cars. I had the pink and you had the black.
In reception we decorated eggs and raced them down the hill. You wanted to give yours to your mum.
In year 1 we went to see Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at London's West end and we had a meal out. But also in Year 1 something happened that changed it all. Emily took you away from me. This went on throughout year 2.
In year 3 we got a bit friendlier, but it was never the same. Never will be.
Year 5 and you met Tori. Now you two are best friends. You and me are still good friends.
Year 6 and in September we will be separated. We'll only see each other once a week at Guides.
from Becky
xxxxxx
PS I'll miss you
(June 2007)

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Friends

By Elizabeth, 12, Baltimore, MD, USA

My best friend is great! Her name is Hannah. We love to talk about everything! Some things that we talk about are: Clothing, School, Our Sisters, Summertime, Sports

It seems like a normal friendship, but we're not like that. We have a lot of friends but we're best friends. So Hannah if you're on this site, I just want to let you know that you are my best friend. (June 2007)

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Friend sleeping over?

By Jessica, 12, Birmingham, UK

Hello, I would like to know how to convince my mum to let my friend sleep round. (May 2007)

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