West Middle Press

The Adventure of Jose the Shark

 

Once upon a time there was a shark named Jose.  He lived with a shark named Dan.  They lived in a beautiful giant city near the shore.  Jose was so good at making shiny lights that were the most dazzling, shiny lights in the world.
One spring morning, while Jose and Dan were watching T.V., bird landed on Jose’s shoulder.  The tiny bird gave an invitation to Alberto’s castle for his 25th birthday.  Dan warned Jose, “Whatever you do, don’t go to the scary cave.
Jose put on a shirt, shorts and sunglasses.  Then Jose packed food and water.  “Goodbye Dan” said Jose.  It was sunny outside.  The ground was blooming with flowers.  Jose felt happy.  It started to rain and Jose felt nervous.  It rained and rained.  Twenty minutes went by and Jose got hungry.  He stopped to eat.  Then Jose saw a seaweed monster.  Jose ran to get away from the monster and went right into a cave.
As soon as Jose got into the cave he fell.  Jose heard a growl and saw an ugly vampire.  The vampire had sharp teeth.  His skin was pale and he was wearing a black cape.  He said, “My name is Jaja Kamaja and I am going to suck all the blood out of you!”
Jose had to really think.  Then he decided to challenge Jaja to a race. Jaja Kemaja said, “Deal.”  Jaja Kemaja said ready set go!  He ran really fast and Jose ran the other way and escaped.  He got out of that cave as fast as he could.
Finally, Jose was safe.  He went directly to the castle.  When he got there, Jose enjoyed Alberto’s party.  Alberto was so kind that he let Jose ride his dolphin home.  Jose walked through the door.  “I’m home, Dan!” yelled Jose.  The Jose said, “I am sorry I went into the Scary Cave.  I never should have but it was a great adventure.




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