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Shuu

by Matthew, Grade 3, 826 Boston
A student describes their mythic, Michael Jackson loving, imaginary friend!

Shuu is half-dinosaur, half-Godzilla. He lives with the Loch Ness Monster in Russia. He has been battling the Fire Bird for 1,000 years.

Shuu’s special talent is doing the Michael Jackson zero gravity dance. Shuu loves Michael Jackson. In fact, if he could, he would revive Michael Jackson. 

 

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