Santa's Aussie Animal Hunt

• Amelia Curson, Grade 2, St Mary of the Cross Primary School -
• Short Story
• 2018

Excellence Award in the 'Horizon of Dreams 2018' competition

" Howdy all you Aussie animal how are you today?" said Santa walking along the outbacks dusty ground.
"I need a Aussie animal to pull my mighty sleigh will you" said Santa.
"I will" chanted the animals in unison.
"Well that's jolly good" said Santa with a grin.

"First I need to know your speed " said Santa while the animal's began to race.
When they finished all finished Santa said " Well done everyone oh and sorry Wombat you're out".

"Ok now I need to test your height" said Santa as he checked all their heights.

"And we have a winner drum roll please and Kangaroo is our winner well done everyone and else and better luck next year" said Santa " Now do you know any other kangaroo's that would like to pull my sleigh?
"YES!" said Kangaroo as his friend jumped out of the bushes.
"Good" said Santa as he hooked up the kangaroos.