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An encounter with a wild dog | Essay for 9 year olds | Elijah Wee | Singapore

My father told me a story before on how he and Mother had a harrowing experience with a pack of wild dogs. Here's an essay on "An encounter with a wild dog".


It was a tranquil Saturday afternoon. Sunlight freckled the ground. Three best friends, Ricky, Jack and Tim had gone hiking at the Bukit Timah nature trail around the Nature Reserve. The faces of Ricky, Jack and Tim were as cheery as a sunbeam as they explored the nature trail. Being close friends for a long time, they chatted merrily away as they made their way through the trail.

Unexpectedly, a wild dog leapt from some bushes and landed in front of Ricky, Jack and Tim. The wild dog's mouth was drooling and its ferocious bloodshot eyes darted in Jack's direction. Seeing the wild dog, Jack's legs quivered like jelly and his hair began to stand on end. Sensing an impending danger, Ricky immediately sprang into action like that of a super hero.

Being as brave as Achilles, Ricky mustered his courage and picked up a stone from the ground. He tried to pelt the wild dog with the stone to chase it away. Tim, being timid, was terrified out of his wits. Turning around, he took flight in the opposite direction.

After what seemed liked an eternity, Ricky managed to chase the wild dog away. He helped Jack to his feet. "Will Tim still be our best friend although he has fled the scene?" Jack enquired from Ricky with curiosity. "Maybe not. But time will tell," Ricky had answered back. As it was turning dark, they decided to head back home.

"What a close shave!" Ricky and Jack muttered under their breath as they headed back home. It then dawned on Jack of the saying 'A friend in need is a friend indeed' was indeed very apt. Till this day, Jack's heart is filled with gratitude for Ricky who had saved his life. For it not for him, who knows where Ricky would be now ...

 What a close shave! Do you have any experiences to share on similar precarious incidents?

 Later for more,
Elijah Wee, Singapore

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