The Train to Grandma’s House

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A Beginner story about a child taking a train with his mother to visit his grandmother.

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Owen is going to visit his grandma on Sunday. He feels excited because Grandma lives in a small town near the river. She has a , a yellow kitchen, and a very old cat named Pepper.

Owen and his mother arrive at the early. The station is busy. People carry bags, drink coffee, and look at the . Owen holds his mother's hand because he does not want to .

His mother buys two s from a . Owen watches carefully. First, she chooses the town name. Then she pays with a card. The machine makes a small sound and gives her the tickets.

Their train is on three. They walk down the stairs and wait near a blue sign. Owen sees the train before he hears it. It comes slowly, like a long silver snake. The doors open, and people step out.

Owen and his mother find two . Owen puts his backpack under the seat and takes out a comic book. But he does not read much. He wants to watch the houses, fields, and trees outside.

During the ride, his mother gives him a sandwich and a bottle of water. Owen sees cows in a field and boats on the river. He asks many questions. His mother answers some and says, "Save some questions for Grandma."

When the train stops in the small town, Grandma is waiting near the gate. She with both hands. Owen runs to her and hugs her. The trip was short, but it felt like an adventure. Now the best part can begin: lunch in the yellow kitchen and stories in the garden.

At Grandma's house, Owen puts his backpack in the hallway and follows the smell of soup. Grandma has made vegetable soup and warm bread. Owen tells her about the train, the cows, and the boats on the river. She listens like every detail is important.

After lunch, they go to the garden. Pepper the cat sleeps under a chair and does not want to move. Owen helps Grandma pick tomatoes. Some are red, and some are still green. Grandma says the green ones need more sun.

In the evening, Owen asks if he can keep the train ticket. His mother says yes. He puts it inside his comic book so it will not bend. The ticket is small, but it reminds him of the whole trip.

On the train home, Owen is quieter. He is tired, but he is also happy. He understands that travel is not only about arriving somewhere. It is about the station, the window seat, the questions, and the people waiting at the end.

At home, Owen tapes the ticket into a small travel notebook. Under it, he writes three words: train, river, Grandma. He cannot spell every word perfectly, but he remembers the day clearly. The ticket becomes the first page of many trips he wants to take. He hopes the next page will have another ticket, another place, and another story.

The Train to Grandma’s House

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