Before I hear from you - soon, I hope ;-) -  I want to share my feelings about "A snake from under the skin" with you.

I think this gripping story can serve "Character Education" : while reading, ask yourself what a child can also learn from this story about   Respect : "Respect the things you own and respect those that others own. Show concern and respect for the others." Responsibility : "Follow the rules by doing what is expected of you. Accept consequences of your choices." Fairness : "Conform to the law and don't take advantage of others." Trustworthiness : "Have the courage to make the right choice, even when no one is watching you."

"A snake from under the skin" is my English version of a scary story in French ( for children of 8 and over ) called "Un serpent dans la peau", written by Philippe TASSEL, a Parisian Primary teacher ( well known for his free school handwriting font called Ducahier ) .

Life is so unfair ! Peter takes action to live in HIS OWN world thanks to a mysterious book. But nothing goes according to plan …
 
This story is made up of five short chapters.
 
URL : http://www.lencrier.net/tt/webeng/index.htm
 
Hope you will enjoy this story and let it know to a vast number of people ;-)    Moreover, reading  " A snake from under the skin " leads the 8-to-12 age group to take part in "AFORD's Art Pick of the Week", a weekly drawing contest ... as follows :

The illustrator of the story is Martine BELOT.
Her front cover is a volcano belching out a three-headed snake!
Now, your turn!
Draw the front cover your own way, then go to http://www.adn-dna.be.tf
in order to take part in a weekly drawing contest !
Just click on the graphic hyperlink called " Create YOUR OWN
front cover ! "
Maybe you will have your drawing displayed on AFORD's website... and win a prize !