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Karen was a little different.
Some girls are part of a gaggle, always huddled together, giggling, chatting, falling in and out of friends from day-to-day, but Karen was often alone.
Mrs Davey looked out of the window and sighed. Karen has a beautiful nature. Children can be so cruel.
At the bell, the children trooped back in.
Mrs Davey asked the TA to supervise the class and quietly took Josie outside.
Next playtime, Josie made a beeline for Karen and tucked her arm in hers.
“Would you like to be my friend?”
Mrs Davey gave her an almost imperceptible wink.
Word Count: 100
Written for Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle. Read the other entries here.
Clare Hempstead 
Touching tale of childhood. Sometimes it does just take a little prompting and care for teachers to make a difference. Nicely done, and good use of the prompt.
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Thanks Iain. I really appreciate it.
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Wouldn’t it be lovely if it did work like that? Lovely story.
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Sometimes it does. 🙂
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Dear Clare,
Sweet story. Everyone needs a perceptive teacher like that. Loved where the prompt took you. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle. I think I might have to do a shocker next week after such a mushy one!
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I loved the way you used the prompt to focus on loneliness and isolation. Great story!
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Thanks for your lovely comment!
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If only it were that easy!
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I think sometimes it can be. She was careful which child she picked to befriend Karen!
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Bless Mrs Davey and Josie – such thoughtful kindness. And kids can be very cruel to anyone different, while also being able to look past difference more than adults. What a complicated lot we are. Great tale Claire
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We are indeed a complicated lot! Thanks Lynn.
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My pleasure Claire 🙂
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That was very sweet of her to do. If only more kids were like Josie… Then again, we don’t really know how this will play out.
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Thank you. I like to think it will be a happy ending!
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Many times teachers leave such a tremendous mark in our lives. What a lovely story.
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Thank you. There are definitely some teachers who have a profound effect on us and there are others…!
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I’m glad Mrs. Davis was watching. I hope Josie will prove to be a good friend.
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I think she just needed a nudge in teh right direction. Thanks for your comment.
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Alone and in need, I too liked your take on the isolated individual
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Thanks Michael 🙂
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Sweet, good for Mrs Davey. I hope it works out!
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Thanks Draliman.
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Good job! Liked it!
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment.
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So very glad Josie was a willing participant in this lovely scenario!
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Thanks Dale. She was chosen very carefully from the gaggle!
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Awww really sweet ❤
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Thanks Louise. It could have gone either way.
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Oh, I like Mrs. Davey. A sweet take on the prompt.
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Simply delightful.
My story is called ‘THE DETECTIVE’
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Thanks very much.
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Yes, small things done with great kindness change the world don’t they Clare? Well done!
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What a great teacher and how well she knows the children. Lovely story, Clare.
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Lovely story Clare, inspired by an ugly bug. The teacher was on the ball and knew just the right person to help.
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I love this… and hopefully Josie will make the difference… being different can be a curse, but sometimes it’s a blessing too.
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Thanks Bjorn. I think we only have the confidence to rejoice in differences as we mature. At school, a child just wants to be like everyone else and struggles if they don’t manage it.
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Sweet story.
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