Lucy Marbelone

"Today, on the first day of Lent, you are going to make and eat your very own Dirt Cake, " our teacher, Mr Wallaghy told us.  "Ash Wednesday Dirt Cake, to be precise."Josie's mouth dropped open and she began to look a little pale.  "But I don't want to eat dirt." "Is it going to have worms and bugs in it?" Jaxon asked."Yes, it'll have worms."Josie lifted a hand to her forehead.  She was pale and wobbly in her chair and looked like she was going to faint."That's cool!" Ryan grinned."No, that is not cool, " I blurted out before I knew it.  "I'm not eating dirt and I'm not eating worms.  And I don't think anyone else wants to either.""I do, " Ryan continued.
I heard a clunk beside me and looked to see Josie in a crumpled heap on the floor. Join Annette and the gang as they learn a bit about Lent and Easter, and reflect on how to be a better person. A story for Lent, suitable for kids 8-12 years.