CRICKET April 2024 – Open Theme In the April 2024 issue, all the frolicking fools would love to read your best story about—anything you like. (1st Prize 10 & under) Cara C., age 9, Shaker Heights, OH, "The Misplaced Slippers"(1st Prize 11 & up) Madeline S., age 11, Vestavia, AL, "Ocean"(2nd Prize 10 & under) Emily S., age 10, Johns Creek, GA(2nd Prize 11 & up) Cecily S., age 14, Chapel Hill, NC, "World of Wonder"(3rd Prize 10 & under) Nikhil C., age 9, Brecksville, OH, "Food Money"(3rd Prize 11 & up) Sophia M., age 13, Wilmington, NC, "The Storm Queen"(Honorable Mentions) Alonna R., age 10, Parma, OH, "The Last Tree"(Honorable Mentions) Isabel R., age 8, Avon, OH, "Emilia's Basement"(Honorable Mentions) Rachael L., age 13, Chino Hills, CA, "Time in the World"(Honorable Mentions) Zora K., age 13, Mokena, IL, "The Mouse Store" 0