Coyote and the star 五年2班 林小艾

Amy (林小艾)

Class Two Grade Five

No.21

Coyote and the star

The story talked about long times ago when animals lived interesting lives. They could do anything they wanted. A dog called Coyote enjoyed the nighttime. He liked gazing at one particular star that was more beautiful than others. Coyote was in love with the star and talked to her night after night. But she would not respond to him. Coyote loved to howl and sing his songs. He had composed many songs.

That night Coyote went out. He sat on his rock and waited for the star to rise above the horizon. When she did, he began to sing. The other animals watched Coyote sing and felt sorry for him. Coyote did foolish things for love.

After seven nights, he was exhausted. He dreamed that he danced with the star. When he awoke, he ran very fast, bumping into trees and tripping over rocks. Then, he came to a river. He didn’t water, so he climbed the tree and tiptoed out onto the branch. He kept running until he finally stood on the mountain. A whole day had passed and the sun was just now setting. He waited for night. The star appeared, the star took his paw into her hand and pulled him up with her. When they had reached the top of the sky, the star let go of Coyote. Coyote knew he had committed foolish acts, and he felt powerful regret. When he hit the ground, he turned in to the continent - North America.