Zane the naughty crab

• Oliver Dowling, Grade 4
• Short Story
• 2006

One day there was a crab. His name was Zane. He wasn’t the best crab. He killed his school teacher. The next day he got detention. His Mum was furious. She made him mop the floor. Zane’s Mum made him stay home in case he got expelled. While he was at home his Mum taught him how to cook. When his Dad got home he bought lasagna. It tasted great. The next morning Zane cooked breakfast. “That was tasty,” said his Mum. It was Friday. After school his best friend, Campbell the Stingray was coming to sleep over. At school he didn’t get in trouble for the first time. After school Campbell and Zane went fishing. They each caught five fish, two sharks and one whale. The next day Zane and Campbell went to the Show. They got a Pirates of the Caribbean showbag, a Giant showbag and a Coca Cola showbag. They had the best fun ever on the rides. When they got home Zane cooked popcorn and then Campbell’s Mum was there to pick him up.