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December 2003 Vol.4 Issue 12
 A
new Followup feature
Here's a new feature for Young Saint Louis.com. We'll
call it Followup. These short stories will update
developments from stories in previous editions. In October,
2003, YSL.com had an advance story on a Youth-Only
Deer Hunt. This first Followup will tell about the
success of one hunter. To read the story, click
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Special
Author Report
From book reader
to best-selling author
When Christopher Paolini was 11, he read
his first fantasy book. After an extended, several-year
"reading binge," he decided he could
write a better one himself. He has.
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Lewis
and Clark
Lewis
and Clark crew headed to St. Louis
The Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery
reenactment crew is headed to St. Louis.
With St. Louisan Scott Mandrell leading,
the crew is scheduled to dock Friday, Dec.
12, at Hartford, Ill.
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Holidays
Some nearby fun
visits during the holidays
Are you looking for ways to have fun with
your family during your winter break? Don't
let the cold stop you from exploring some
of these St. Louis hot spots! |
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Books
This month's book
reviews
When Eragon finds a polished blue stone
in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky
discovery of a poor farm boy. But when the
stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon
soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy
nearly as old as the Empire itself. Read
about this book and more, this month in
the Young Saint Louis.com book reviews.
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Movies
Former St. Louis
kid is in the movies
Teenager Evan Peters wasn't involved
in acting when he was growing up in west St.
Louis County. But, he's certainly made up
for lost time in recent years. |
Poetry
Kids find out what
"onomatopoeia" means
The word "onomatopoeia" isn't
in every-day use for most kids. But, 4th graders
at Keysor Elementary School used it often
while working on a unique poetry project.
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Music
Two youth symphony
spots at age 12
Late last month, violinist Nicole Schroeder
made her debut with the Saint Louis Symphony
Youth Orchestra. At 12, she's one of the group's
youngest players. |
Profile
A new school,
new goals for Young Achiever
Last spring, 11-year-old Logan North
was one of four elementary kids named a 2003
St. Louis Young Achiever of the Year. This
year, he's in middle school and is facing
a whole new set of challenges and goals. |
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