r. l. stevenson, stories from the south seas black cat publications
TRANSCRIPT
LITERATURE
MAGICAL TALES FROM THE SOUTH SEAS
By Robert Louis Stevenson
ABOUT THE AUTHOR, R. L. STEVENSON
ABOUT AUTHOR
Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson
(November 13, 1850 - December 3,
1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet
and essayist. During his life,
Stevenson was a literary celebrity.
ABOUT AUTHOR
R. L. StevensonHis wife Fanny Osborn
ABOUT AUTHOR
The most famous works is “The island of
treasures”, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” and
“The Abduction”. Other works are “The
Lord of Balantre” and “The Black Arrow:
A Tale of the Two Roses”.
R. L. STEVENSON'S BOOK: THE ISLE OF
VOICES
THE ISLE OF VOICES
Kalamake is an evil wizard who lives in Molokai
a island in the kingdom of Hawaii. Kalamake is a
very strange man: his skin is whiter than the
normal, his hair have the colour of dry grass and
is also blind. “Blind as Kalamake who can see
the future” said the people of Molokai….
THE ISLE OF VOICES
Kalamake’s daughter , Lehua live with her
husband, Keola in her father’s house. Keola didn’t
know much about his father-in-law but one thing
troubled him. Kalamake had a lot of money but he
never worked. The people in Molokai said “Shiny
as Kalamake’s dollars”. But no one know where
the shiny dollars come from…
THE ISLE OF VOICES
THE ISLE OF VOICES
“One day, when Lehua and Kalamake was not
home, Keola decided to find out where he hid his
money. He remembered that when everybody
slept, Kalamake sat at his desk and looked at
books. Then he could hear the sound of the
drawer and closing slowly…”
THE ISLE OF VOICES
THE ISLE OF VOICES
“Keola went to the desk drawer and looked at it for a
moment. Then he opened it and saw Kalamake’s shiny
dollars. The next day, the ship which came once a
month with a lot of special food arrived in Molokai.
Keola stood in front of the house and watched the ship
coming into the bay. While he was thinking, Kalamake
came and stood behind him. The old wizard was
worried…”
THE ISLE OF VOICES
- Is that the ship? he asked.- Yes, answered Keola.- Well, then I must tell you my secret
Keola. Come into the house.So they went into the elegant living room.
There was a shelf with a lot of books, a Bible on the table and pictures on the walls. It was the living room of a rich
man…
THE ISLE OF VOICES
THE ISLE OF VOICES
- Close the windows while I lock all the
doors, said Kalamake.
He opened the desk drawer and took out some
necklaces and some tree leaves.
- Now I’m going do something magic, said
Kalamake…
THE ISLE OF VOICES
“…He put the Bible under the sofa and got a mat. He
put the leaves on the some sand in a little pan. Then
he and Keola put on the necklaces and sat on opposite
sides of the mat. “Don’t be afraid” said the wizard,
lighting the leaves saying strange words. The smoke
and the strange words confused Keola. Suddenly the
mat and the living room disappeared…”
THE ISLE OF VOICES
“…A moment later Keola and the wizard
were on the same mat, on a beach near
the sea, under the hot sun. Keola was
very surprised and didn’t know what to
say…”
THE ISLE OF VOICES
THE ISLE OF VOICES
- What’s happening? cried Keola. Why are
we on this beach and not in our living
room?
- Don’t worry, said Kalamake. Now we’re
here.
- Where we are? asked Keola…
THE ISLE OF VOICES
- That’s not important, said Kalamake. We’re
here now and that’s the important thing. Go
to the woods and bring me a lot of these
special leaves. Be quick. We must be home
before the ship arrives.
Keola got up from the mat and started walking
on the beach of bring sand and shiny shells…
THE ISLE OF VOICES
- Why don’t I know this beach? Keola thought,
looking around. This place doesn’t look like
Hawaii. One day I’ll come back and take this
beautiful shells.
He soon found the special leaves he was looking for in the
woods near the beach. Ashe walked towards the trees,
he saw a young woman with nothing on her body but
some leaves…
THE ISLE OF VOICES
THE ISLE OF VOICES
“When she heard walking she was very
frightened and looked around but –
strangely-she did not look at Keola
- Good afternoon said Keola. Please
don’t be frightened…”
THE ISLE OF VOICES
The young woman ran into the woods
and Keola followed her. He saw other
people running away and decided to go
back to Kalamake with the special
leaves. Keola told the wizard about his
adventure in the woods…
THE ISLE OF VOICES
- All this is like a dream said Kalamake.
- I don’t thing anyone saw me said Keola.
- And no one did, because we’re invisible
thanks to my magic said the wizard. But
they can hear us, so we must speak
softly…
THE ISLE OF VOICES
“…Kalamake picked up some stones
and made a circle around the mat. He
put some leaves in the middle…”
THE ISLE OF VOICES
- “Now you must burn these leaves on the
fire Kalamake said. While the leaves are
burning, I’ll do my magic. Before the
leaves become black, the same magic that
brought us here will take us back home.
Be careful and call me before the fire dies.
I don’t want to be left on this beach…”
THE ISLE OF VOICES
“As soon as the leaves starting burning,
the wizard jumped out of the circle and
began running on the beach and
picking up shells. It seemed to Keola
that the shells shone as he took
them…”
THE ISLE OF VOICES
THE ISLE OF VOICES
“When Keola put the last leaves on
the fire he cried:
- Come back, Kalamake. Come
back. The leaves are almost
burnt…”
THE ISLE OF VOICES
Kalamake ran back very fast and
jumped on the mat. As soon as he
jumped on the mat the fire died and
the beach disappeared…
THE ISLE OF VOICES
“In a moment they were suddenly back
in the living room, and there were a lot
of shiny dollars on the mat. Keola
opened the windows and saw the ship in
the bay…”
THE ISLE OF VOICES
The isle of voices‘
There was an island that had
problems with invisible devils’, Keola
told the chief, ‘ and the people solved
it.’
‘
How did they do that? Asked the chief.
‘
There was a tree growing in the
woods that had magic leaves,’ he said,
‘ and the devils came to get the
leaves. ……
The students’ dialogues of the magic tree and the
devil(s)
T
he students got really inspired
a
nd built their own Isle of Voices
t
hrough the dialogues of the tree
w
ith the magic leaves and the devil(s).
Dear readers,listen carefully to our voices ‘cause we got inspired and don’t miss the magic!!!!!
T
ree: Why do you want to get my leaves?
Devil: Because you have magic leaves and I want them.
Tree: I don't want you to get my leaves. I prefer people to cut
me down rather than devils to get my leaves.
Devil: Oh, I must leave because a man is going to cut you
down.
Tree: Ok, bye bye….
B
y Achilles Mitsonis A1
T
ree: Hello!!
D
evil: Hello!
T
ree: I ‘m a magic tree. What are you?
D
evil: I ‘m a devil who lives in the beach. I‘m going fora walk. Do you want to come with me for company?
T
ree: I would love to but I haven’t got any legs.
D
evil: That is too bad.
T
ree: Do you want to have just a magic leaf?
D
evil: What‘s a magic leaf?
T
ree: It will make one of your dreams come true.
D
evil: That’s very cool! I have to go now.
T
ree: Nice to meet you!!
D
evil: Goodbye!
By Manolis Barberakis A4
the magical tree and the invisible devil
T
: -Hello, good afternoon!
D
: -Good afternoon! How are you?
-
I’m fine! And you?
-
Fine! Look, I need some leaves!
-
Why? Why do you need my leaves?
-
I need money.
-
And how can I help you?
-
I will make magic, shiny dollars from your leaves!!!
-
OK! Here! Put these in your bag and be careful! They’re very special.
-
Thank you very much!
-
You are welcome! We ‘re friends, remember? Friends help each other!
By THALIA MOURATIDOU A4
D
evil I wish I had your magic leaves!
T
ree: Why?
D
evil: ‘cause devils thrive on this sort of thing …
T
ree: I really care to keep my leaves alive and greenish.
D
evil: Sure, I can understand. How about cutting you down?
T
ree: Please, I’m begging you. Don’t even dare to! I could fold my branches around you and keep you as a
prisoner for the rest of your life.
D
evil: Devils don’t die. Can’t die. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ….
By Thomas Kagelaris A1
t
ree: Oh please! Don't cut me down.
devil: Why not? I have to cut you down because I need your magic leaves.
tree: Oh please! I have four children.
devil: I don't care about your children.
tree: But how will they live without me?
devil: Didn't I mention that I just don't care?
tree: But think about it. My children are like me. If you kill me and my children
die, you'll have only one tree with magic leaves left, but if you let me live and
let my kids grow up, you'll have five trees with magic leaves.
devil: You are right. I'll let you live. …
by Pavlos Vrettakos A1
D
: -Hello, there!
T
: - Ah! A DEVIL!!!
I
’m not a DEVIL! I am a Devil.
O
k, I’m sorry. Ah! A Devil!
N
ow you’re right. Anyway, can I talk to you.
W
hat do you want from me? Are you thinking of eating me up??? Help! A Devil wants to eat me up!
S
hhhh! Come closer! I must whisper something to your ear.
B
ut how can I come closer? I ‘m a tree!
O
k I’ll just make sure to speak loud enough for you to hear me.
By Agapitos Dobles A1
I need to eat something,... I’m starving…
-
Come closer! I can’t hear you.
-
Ok, fine. I must eat something ... I’m starving…
-
And what would you like to eat?
-
I want to eat… You!!!!!!!!!!!!
-
Help! A devil is going to eat me!!!
-
I told you! I’m not a DEVIL! I ‘m a Devil.
By Agapitos Dobles A1
D
: Hello, are you the tree with the magic leaves?
T: Hmm ... Yes, maybe, ok yes I am...
D: Can I take some of your leaves?
T: Why?
D: Because... You know, they're magic?
T : Ok! I'm going to give you some, but let me ask you a question first! Where
are you from?
D: (-_-)...I ‘m from Devilland... A land under the ground. In the centre of the
earth!!!
T: ( :O) Really? Have you ever met Mr. Green Tree? He moved there a month
ago...they cut him down and... x_x!
By Emanouella Verma A1
D
: No, I haven't met him! CAN YOU GIVE ME THE LEAVES?!!!
T: The leaves? Emm...hahahaha...( :| ) I could give you magic leaves...if I was a
magic tree!
D: You mean that you aren't the tree with the magic leaves? -_- Why didn't you
say so from the beginning??!!!
T: I haven't got any friends, you are the only four-minute-friend I
have!!! :""( Please !!!Don't be mad at me...
D: I'm sure you are going to make more friends in Devilland!!!
T: Oh!!! x_x
(The devil cuts the tree down and goes away)
B
y Emanouella Verma A1
T
ree: Hello there! You must be a devil!
D
evil: Yes! I came here to get your magical leaves.
T
ree: No way! These leaves are only for the good ones! Not for fire devils.
D
evil: Give me these leaves or I will destroy you!
T
ree: Peopleee! Come here, right now! A fire devil is trying to kill me and get the magical
leaves!!!
G
eneral (of the people): People of the Lake town, we must stop the fire devil and save the tree!
P
eople: Let's do this together!
By Sotiris Economou A1
T
HE DIALOGUE
T
- Hey, what do you want from me?
D
- We want your magic leaves now!
T
- No! You can’t take my leaves! They’re mine and you can’t steal them.
D
- Forget it! Your leaves will be ours!
T
- HELP!
(
The people of the island cut down the tree and the devils went away)
D
-We will return!!!
by Georgia Pantelaki A1
D: -That tree looks unusual. Could it be magical? Its leaves are glowing
for some reason?
T
: -Indeed, I am a magical tree. My leaves contain magic that could do anything.
Y
ou can’t do anything; you’re just a talking willow!
H
ow dare you? Maybe I should exterminate your kind. Your days of possessing this
island will be over soon!!!
I
…I ‘ve doubted your power… m-maybe I… I should l-leave now…
by John Protogeros A4
(
An HOUR ago)
G
eneral: Oh, I can see the fire devil from here. He‘s managed to get the magical leaves from the tree.
D
evil: Oh, you are a very lucky tree! People are coming to save you! I’m leaving you now, but we will
meet again sometime!
T
ree: I don't think so! Get away!
G
eneral: Nooo! The devil is getting away! We can't stop him but we can cut down the tree and take
its leaves. In that way, the devil won't come back here to take the magical leaves.
T
ree: No, don't do that! Nooooo!!!
T
HE END
By Sotiris Economou A1
D: -That tree looks unusual. Could it be magical? Its leaves are glowing for some
reason?
T
: -Indeed, I am a magical tree. My leaves contain magic that could do anything.
Y
ou can’t do anything; you’re just a talking willow!
H
ow dare you? Maybe I should exterminate your kind. Your days of possessing this
island will be over soon!!!
I
… I‘ve doubted your power… m-maybe I… I should l-leave now…
by John Protogeros
H
ey, you! Come here.
-
Wh- who’s talking?
-
Come closer. Cccome closer.
-
Is it the tree that is talking? But… how…
-
Hey, I’m not an ordinary tree. I’m magical. Can’t you tell from the glowing leaves? Anyways, I want you to do
something.
-
What?
-
Destroy everyone on the island.
-
WHAT?!?!
-
You heard me.
by John Protogeros
D
evil: Hey! Hey, you!
T
ree: How can I help you?
D
: Give me your leaves, right now!
T
ree: And why should I do that?
D
: Because if you don’t, I’ll kill you and then, you won’t exist!
T
ree: But I don’t want to die.
D
: Then, give me your leavesss.
T
ree: Who sent you here?
D
: But…. Oh, forgot it! (walks away)
By Evi Margaroni A1
T
ree: Hello!
D
evil: Hi, I’m a Devil. Do you know anything about us?
T
ree: No, I don’t know about these Devils you say, are they like you?
D
evil: Yes, and we, the Devils, want some of your magical leaves.
T
ree: How do you know they are magic! The people of this Island are the only ones
that know this dark secret!
D
evil: We are Devils, and Devils take their powers from trees like you!
T
ree: No you don’t own these leaves. I’ll call the people of this Island to protect me!
by Nikolas Dasios A1
D
evil: Let’s go Devils take all of the magic leaves and kill that tree!
T
ree: No, go away, I warn you!
D
evil: Ha hahahaha ha……What? What are these people? They are going to cut
down the tree and kill us!
T
ree: I told you they will protect me! But, it’s time to be cut down…… Devil: Go
away Devils run, ruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuun!
by Nikolas Dasios A1
◉
: (Looks around waiting for something to happen) …
◉
: Hey! Tree thing! (Runs towards the Tree)
◉
: Huh? (Rolls eyes downwards) Oh. A spirit. How interesting.
◉
: (Thinks he is interesting) ..Really?
◉
: No. (Shakes head) What do you want from me? Speak up.
◉
: (Gets furious) I want ALL of your magic leaves, you useless piece of branches! (Slowly
approaches the Tree while glaring at it)
by Anna Zachariou A1
T
– Why are you doing that to me? Stop hurting my branches.
D
– I’ m here to destroy you; I will eat you up every time you resist. Your
colors will fade out and your leaves will get drier and drier till they fall
dead on the ground. Your fertility will be destroyed and I will steal all
your magic leaves.
T
– You wish that was true! I’ll never let that happen. The residents will
save me and you will leave the island one day.
By Georgiann Kokota A1
◉
: You shall not. I do not allow it. (Tries to avoid fighting with the spirit)
◉
: YOU! No way! I won't let you twist my mind like that! I will get your
leaves, whether you want it or not! (His face gets red and he raises his
faint fist upthe air)
◉
: Nah. Not really, my spirit friend. Look behind you. (Tree attacks the spirit
with one of his sharp branches)
by Anna Zachariou A1
D
evil: Palm tree, could I have some bananas.
Tree: If you want them, come and take them.
D: Oh, my friend. Don't be so strict.
T: Ok.
D: So, give me 10 kilos.
T: I don't have so many.
D: I'll cut you down then...
By Charidimos G. A1
T
: Hey, you there!
S
: Hello tree. I am here to let you know about something which will make you feel very proud!
T
: Who are you? Leave me alone! Don’t hurt me! Where are you?
S
: Don’t be afraid! I am not going to hurt you! I want to talk to you!
T
: OK. What do you want?
S
: Thank you! I would like to tell you that you have been chosen to be the devil’s holy tree.
T
: Why me?
S
: Because you are the producer of the most poisonous fruit, the Akouaraba.
T
: No, you are wrong!
S
: Have you ever thought why people don’t eat your fruits?
T
: Yes you are right. Then what will I have to do?
S
: Each month my devil tribe and I will come here and take your leaves.
T
: And if I don’t have any leaves?
S
: Then we’ll have to cut you down…
B
y Irene Tzermpou A4
-
Why would I do that?
-
I have my reasons. Besides, you’re a devil. You should be happy you’re doing this.
-
Being a devil doesn’t make me want to kill everyone.
-
Okay, that is stupid.
-
Then, how about making your magic power disappears? What if you get chopped down, so you will soon die.
-
You wouldn’t do that…
-
Oh really?
*Casts spell*
-
My magic power… it’s all gone… you… you will regret this decision….
by John Protogeros
D
: If you want to live, you shall do so without your leaves!
T: Well, I will give you some, but not all of them...
D: Alright then, give me 30!
T: No, they are too many! You can only have 10!
D: How about 15?
T: OK, but take the smaller ones.
D: No! If you want to live, give me 15 big magic leaves!
T: That's ok...But when you take them, you will leave me alone forever!
D: Alright!
By Tonia Manali A1
T
ree: Who are you?
Devil: I am one of the devils.
T: And what do you want?
D: I want your magic leaves!
T: I need them!
D: You have to give me the leaves now!
T: I won't give them to you!
D: If you don't, I will call the other devils and we will cut you down!
T: Oh please don't cut me down! I'm begging you!
By Tonia Manali A1
T
: Hey, you there!
S
: Hello tree. I am here to let you know about something which will make you feel very proud!
T
: Who are you? Leave me alone! Don’t hurt me! Where are you?
S
: Don’t be afraid! I am not going to hurt you! I want to talk to you!
T
: OK. What do you want?
S
: Thank you! I would like to tell you that you have been chosen to be the devil’s holy tree.
T
: Why me?
By Irene Tzermpou A4
S
: Because you are the producer of the most poisonous fruit, the Akouaraba.
T
: No, you are wrong!
S
: Have you ever thought why people don’t eat your fruits?
T
: Yes you are right. Then what will I have to do?
S
: Each month my devil tribe and I will come here and take your leaves.
T
: And if I don’t have any leaves?
S
: Then we’ll have to cut you down…
By Irene Tzermpou A4
E
S: Hello!
T
: What? Who are you? Where are you?
E
S: I’m the evil spirit of Kamakos, the evil wizard.
T
: Oh, yes. I remember Kamakos. He wanted to take my leaves, in order to produce a poisonous liquid.
E
S: Right, right… He was a genius!
T
: No, I don’t think so…
E
S: What did you say? Do you want to hear what the curse is?
T
: What curse?
E
S: Do you really want to know?
T
: Yes.
E
S: But, if I tell you, you will be very scared.
By Irene Tzermpou
T
: I’ don’t care!
E
S: All right then, Kamakos used to say that anyone who thought that he wasn’t a genius, would suffer.
T
; Yes, whatever! These are bedtime stories for children.
E
S: Don’t make fun of the curse!
(Then the sky became black and a man appeared in the sky! It was Kamakos).
T
: Oh God… Help!!!
E
S: Don’t worry! He is not going to hurt you, unless you give me your leaves.
T
: And what if I don’t?
E
S: Then you will be cut down!
T
: Fine, then. Take whatever you wish.
E
S: Thank you. Trust me, your final decision is the right one!
By Irene Tzermpou
T
ree: Hi!
D
evil: Hi, what are you?
T
ree: I’m a magic tree! How about you?
D
evil: Can’t you tell I’m a devil?
T
ree: I think that the Isle of Voices is the best place on earth!
D
evil: Yes, of course (ironically)… with the exception of the tribes.
by George Tzeferis A4
T
ree: They have never bothered me.
D
evil: I hate them; they keep yelling all the time.
T
ree: I don’t think so….
D
evil: Well, I’ve got to go now… my kids are waiting.
T
ree: No problem, pal.
D
evil : Take care my dear!
T
ree: Don’t worry, I’ll be fine. My magic leaves are always a great protection. See you later!
by George Tzeferis A4
D
S- Hello tree, tree, tree.
T
- What? Who is speaking to me?
-
You know me, know me, know me.
-
Who are you?
-
I’m the devil spirit, devil spirit, devil spirit.
-
Oh! Hello!
-
How are you, you, you?
-
I’m fine… you?
-
I’m fine too, too, too.
-
And what do you want from me?
-
I want to scare you, you, you!
By Galatia Fragakou A4
-
Why? What did I do?
-
Hahaha! What did you do? Are you sure that you want to ask me this question, question, question?
-
Yes, I’m sure!
-
You made me become bad, bad, bad!
-
Me? No! I didn’t do anything!
-
Ok… don’t you ever speak to me again, again, again!
-
I’m sorry but you spoke to me first!
-
Ok… I will leave you now! Stupid tree, stupid tree, stupid tree!
B
y Galatia Fragakou A4
D
evil: Hey you, magical tree, I want to take your leaves off and keep them for myself.
T
ree: But, no, I need my leaves to stay alive… You won’t take them. Why don’t you leave me alone!
D
evil:I think, I told you that I really need your leaves now. They are important for the magicians or devils
like me.
T
ree: But you should protect the environment for your own sake and the others’ wellbeing.
D
evil: I don’t care about your stupid environment! And, be sure, you little stupid tree, I’ll take my share
now!
T
ree: Noooo, you won’t.
D
evil: Yes, I will and I’ll also use my powerful magic for that!
T
ree: Ohhhh nooooooooo……..BOUMMM
D
evil: Ohhhh yessssss……….
A
ND THEN THE TREE DIES……
b
y Chrisa Pratikaki A4
T
ree: What exactly are you?
D
evil: I’m a devil who lives on the beach.
T
ree: Nice to meet you! And I’m a magic tree. Is
this your first time here?
D
evil: Yes, and I am going for a walk. Do you want
to come with me for company?
T
ree: I would love so but I don’t haven’t legs.
D
evil: That is very bad. I’m really sorry!
By
Manolis Barberakis A4
Tree: Do you want a magic leaf instead?Devil: What’s a magic leaf?Tree: It will make one of your dreams come true.Devil: That’s very cool! I have to go now but I’ll stop by later. Tree: Nice to meet you!!Devil: Goodbye! (disappears) By Manolis Barberakis A4
T
ree: Hello little things!
D
evils (at the same time): Hello tree! We are the devils of the island.
T
ree: Oh, really? And what are you doing here?
D
evils: We are looking for a home.
T
ree: Why? Where did you come from?
D
evils: It was a tree, but unfortunately, they cut it down.
T
ree: Oh, I see! What a pity!
D
evils: Yes, indeed! Can you please put us up for a couple
of days?
by Melissourgou Irene A4
T
ree: (without giving it a second thought) Of course, that
would be great!
D
evils: Thank you very much! You are such a generous
creature!
T
ree: My neighbour tree was cut down last week and I
really need some company.
D
evils: (singing) Generosity always pays off, always pays
off, always…
by Melissourgou Irene A4
T
REE: Have you ever heard of the fires on the beach?
D
EVIL: Yes I have. You know… (what shall I say now), you know
they come from devils who live in the area!!
T
REE: Are you kidding me? There are no devils on our island!
D
EVIL: You are mistaken, there are many around! I’ll prove it
to you!
T
REE: OK, let’s see…
(
After that, the devil lit a fire…)
T
REE: What are you doing? You must be a devil then! That fire
scared the hell out of me!!
D
EVIL: Never mind, now you can trust me.
by Antonis Spiridakos A4
T
REE: Hi! What sort of devil are you?
D
EVIL: Oh! Look, who is talking! A magic tree!
T
: Yes, I know.
D
: I am very excited to see you!
T
: Go ahead and take a leaf of mine!
(The devil starts jumping happily towards the tree. The moment he is under the tree, a leaf is in his right hand.)
by Marios Rouggeris A4
D: I can’t hold it, I can’t. It’s burning my hand!T: Don’t let it fall. It will make you visibleD: Noooooooo… My whole body is burning. Heeelp! Where’s the lake. Pleaaaase, show me the way. Can’t you hear me?T: The tree had covered its ears with some branches and was giggling… Ha ha ha! by Marios Rouggeris A4
T
ree: What are you?? Are you a nasty demon from the bottom of hell?
D
evil: Yes, the nastiest, the meanest, the creepiest, the most insidious of them all!!!
W
hy, are you afraid of me??
T
ree: That depends on what you’ll do to me!
D
evil: Ha-ha, I will take off one by one all of your magical leaves. That’s what I’ll do!!!
T
ree: OH MY GOD! NO! Don’t take my precious leaves!!! I need them! I can’t live without them!! Wait
a minute, everyone keeps talking about my leaves! Why is that so??
D
evil: Because, they are magical!! Why?? You didn’t know??
by Marianna Hortaria
T
ree: Ha-ha, no, you must be mistaken!! My leaves are not magical!? Do you see this tree
behind the hut??
D
evil: Yes, but why you are you asking?
T
ree: Because that’s the tree with the ‘’magical’’ leaves!!
D
evil: Oh I see… Sorry for bothering you! (The Devil walks away.)
T
ree: The nastiest of them all hah? That’s why I, a small tree, tricked you!! Go now to the tree
with the poisonous leaves!!
by Marianna Hortaria A4
T
– I‘ ve heard that Keola is trying to escape from the Isle of
Voices.
D
– Let’s kill him then. He must never escape from the
Isle of Voices. I have an axe which the Cannibal chief left
here, when we attacked him.
T
– But, what if we fail to kill him. He’ll curse us all!
D
– That’s not true. One man from the tribe tried to kill Keola
and he only punched him.by
by Nikos Panagiotarakos A4
T – Do you mean that he says he’s a wizard although he isn’t?D –Yes! I attacked him when he first came to the Isle of Voices and he ran away screaming.T – Well then, I think that the best time to kill him is at night, when he’s asleep.D – Okay, let’s meet here at 11 o’clock and take our revenge!T – I’ll be waiting for you here.D- Fine! See you later then!
by Nikos Panagiotarakos A4
t
ree: Oh please! Don't cut me down.
devil: Why not? I have to cut you down because I need your magic
leaves.
tree: Oh please! I have four children.
devil: I don't care about your children.
tree: But how are they going to survive without me?
devil: Didn't I mention that I just don't care?
by Pavlos Vrettakos A1
t
ree: But think about it. My children are like me. If you kill me, my children
will die, and you'll have only one tree with magic leaves left, but if you let
me live and let my kids grow up, you'll have five trees with magic leaves.
devil: You are right. I'll let you live then.
T
ree: What a great understanding! You are incredible! God bless you!
d
evil: whaat? God?
by Pavlos Vrettakos A1
T
ree: Devil! It has been a long time since…
D
evil: Has it? I feel just like it was yesterday.
I’m here to take some of your magic
leaves!
T
ree: Never again! The forces of the forest will
prevent you from doing that.
D
evil: No! Listen. I have good intensions! Kalamake
uses all of your leaves every day to make
shiny dollars!
T
ree: Is that so? What would you suggest then?
D
evil: Why don’t we join our powers?
T
ree: Against whom?
By George Fragkogiannis A4
Devil: Kalamake of course.Tree: What can we do? He is a human after all! He can run, hide and fight at the same time. And don’t forget he’s invisible to us.Devil: He may be to you, but he is not invisible to me. I can give you the ability to see everything that is invisible.Tree: Hooray! We will catch him and then we will kill him. By George Fragkogiannis A4
L
ehua - What’s the matter Keola?
K
eola- I’m afraid.
L
- Afraid of what; what happened?
K
- I saw the tribe in the forest cutting down the magic tree!
L
- Are you pulling my leg?
K
- No, I’m not. I’m telling you the truth.
By Panagiotis Zalahoris A4
L- We must do something.K- No doubt. Have you got any ideas?L- We should ask the devils for help.K- That’s not a good idea, it’s our only hope.L- Let’s go to the magic tree early in the morning and there they will show up. What do you think?K- Sweetheart, I love doing business with devils. By Panagiotis Zalahoris A4
Thank you dear student writers!! Love, lots of love
your English teacher,Anastasia Paraskevoulakou 2014