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A Blackout | Essay for 9 Year olds | Elijah Wee | Singapore

Here's come my essay on "A Blackout". As the skies slowly darkened, the neighbourhood was abuzz with the sounds of families preparing dinner in their respective kitchens.  Helping to lay the table, John’s stomach was growling as the aroma from the food on the table beckoned him . Settling comfortably into their seats, the Lim family tucked into their meal eagerly. Unexpectedly, the entire household was cloaked into darkness .   Loud yelps of shock and surprise from the residents resonated through the otherwise quiet neighbourhood .   Giving out a loud squeal , Sally almost dropped her chopsticks to the ground.   John, on the other hand, froze into stunned silence with his eyes bulging like an owl .   At that juncture, Mr Lim made a phone call to his friend from his handphone with the sole purpose of checking if he was experiencing the blackout in his home as well.   As calm as a cat, Mrs Lim groped around in the darkness , tr...