“This is a uniform school. You want to belong, then don’t dress wrong.”
But Jonny won’t surrender his blue cape. The sequins sparkle like magic as he conjures snow flurries and ice palaces. Next day he gives everyone capes, even the teacher: “You want to belong, then don’t dress wrong.”
Anthea lives in sunny Queensland, Australia. She writes all kinds of things but especially loves the challenge of screenplays and flash fiction. Find her online at @WriterAnthea.
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Thanks for commenting, Karin. Not sure where you are but it’s the start of the school year here, and it often gets me thinking about the purpose of uniforms and how they could at least have some more razzle-dazzle!
The boy is strong and sweet!
Thanks Helen! (and obviously well-funded…but choosing to gloss over that … wouldn’t it be wonderful to be able to empower everyone with a sequinned cape!)
Wonderful story to always be yourself (with sparkles)!
Thanks, Justine! My thoughts exactly :)
Love it! Agree with Justine. And a lovely reminder to listen to and learn from children.
Thanks, Claire! It’s so lovely this story resonated with many people :)
I loved Jonny’s spunk and pluckiness! Very sweet story. :)