Super Writer: Alexandria Lu

Alexandria has been studying with me for two and a half years, but she has been a student at Gram for far longer.  Alexandria is a very creative individual.  She is passionate about learning, especially when it comes to English.  Unlike most students I’ve met here, Alexandria isn’t afraid to ask questions and often comes to me before class to have her high school English lessons re-explained.

Alexandria is far more mature than the average 15 year old.  She worked part-time hours this summer as a telephone teacher at Gram and continues to brush up on her English conversation skills every chance she gets, despite being in a creative writing class.

I rarely have to do any editing or give her any suggestions.  The younger students in our class often turn to Alexandria for help when they need a little extra editing work done before they turn in their assignments to me.

What Alexandria wants you to know:

Alexandria Lu was born in Banciao City, Taiwan. Although she is Taiwanese, she loves to write in English. She is a senior high school student at Hsing-Chung Senior High School and she is fifteen years old.  Alexandria also loves to draw.  She is looking forward to participating in art exhibitions in the future.  Alexandria really likes to write fantasy stories, because she loves to use her imagination. She really loves to chat with foreigners and learn about different cultures.  She uses her English every chance she gets.

Writing Style: Short Stories

Once upon a time, there was a very beautiful princess named Emma Evans. She wanted to marry Jodi Jones, prince of Alexandria Country. But, before the wedding started, Jodi’s Mom decided she liked being a queen, so she sneered at Emma and kicked her out of the huge, imposing castle.

Emma Evans ran into the forest and cried very loudly. Suddenly, a lovable numen showed up and asked her,“What happened, pretty girl? May I help you?”

“Who are you? Oh my god! You can ……fly?” Emma Evans said wonderingly.

“Ha! Ha! I am a magical numen, and I can help you do everything. Um……You can call me Cathy.” The numen replied.

Emma asked,“Are you sure? I want to have a vacation on an island. Can you help me?”

“Of course, where do you want to go?”Cathy said, smiling. Then, everything started shaking. It felt like an earthquake.  Suddenly, they were on an island.

“Where are we?” the princess asked.

“Taiwan.” Cathy replied. The numen changed into a small cat and leaped up on Emma’s shoulder.

“Where should we live?” Emma asked.

“I will use my magic to make a house.” Cathy answered. Then, she used her magic to build a large construction on a ground.

Just as they stepped inside, a terrible thing happened. The doorbell rang. When Emma opened the door, she saw a handsome and very well dressed man standing outside. He didn’t say anything. He just walked straight to the big old couch and lay down on it.

“Who are you? This is my house!” Emma Evans cried.

The man said,“My name is Garner Green, and this land belongs to me. Although the house was built by you, I can prove it’s mine, because I have the deed to the house.” Being one of the most famous fashion designers in the world, Garner wanted to use the land to build a wide structure. It would be his new company in Taiwan.

“So, where can my cat and I live?” Emma asked loudly.

“Um…… You can live here before you find a new house.” Garner replied sleepily.

“Thanks.” she said disappointedly.

A short time later, the evil queen discovered Emma hadn’t died. In fact, the queen was actually a terrible witch. She used her magic to go to Taiwan to find the princess’ house. Then, the queen changed into an ugly rat and put some medication in Emma’s dinner to make her fall asleep. Finally, she caught her.

The little numen thought,“The queen’s magic is greater than mine. I must find someone to help.” She leaped out the window and changed into a girl. She went to find the fashion designer, Garner Green, to see if he could help. Cathy found him on the street near the house. He looked very confused when he saw her, but Cathy brushed it off and said,“Can you help me? Emma has been caught by an evil witch. She is in danger!”

Garner didn’t say anything. He rushed to the house, rescued Emma and killed the bad queen.

Emma was so happy, she told him everything about herself, including the fact that the bad witch was a queen, Emma was a real princess and Cathy was a cute magical numen. Garner and Emma realized they had fallen in love with each other. They decided to get married, and that is how the fashion designer, the pretty princess and the lovely numen live happily ever after.