In 5th grade I wrote a story…

Back when I was in fifth grade, my teacher made each student in the class write a story, which we would then read to one of the Prep kids as a treat (Prep, for anyone wondering, is the ‘preparatory year’ before year one here in Australia).

I wrote (and illustrated) a heart-wrenching story about a lost puppy who had to find his way home. I can’t remember the exact details of the story, but I remember feeling immensely proud. The only problem: I couldn’t think of a title.

My fifth-grade friends were all already finished with their stories and ready to present them! I needed to think quick. And then it came to me. I titled my story: “LOST”.

My bubble was burst, however, when the kids in class saw my title and laughed. I can still hear them taunting me with “‘Lost’?! What a stupid name for a story!” I was crushed.

A year later, Australian television was graced with the first season of hit series “Lost”, which quickly gained a massive following and suddenly, my fifth grade book title didn’t seem stupid anymore .