Over 21 "Ages 9-12" Writing Prompts

Imagine you've discovered an old, dusty board game in your attic that doesn’t abide by the usual rules. When you play, the game transforms your room into its various environments. Write about your first game night and the mystical lands you explore, all from the safety of your home.

Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Ages 9-12

Write a story about a mysterious map you find tucked inside an old book in your library. The map doesn't just lead to a hidden location in your town, but to a secret world. What do you find there, and who do you meet?

Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Ages 9-12

Write about a day where everything you draw comes to life. How do you realize your power, and what do you decide to create? Describe a situation where this magical ability leads to an unexpected situation at school.

Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Ages 9-12

Imagine you've been chosen to represent Earth in an intergalactic cooking contest. Describe the dish you would prepare and how you try to communicate and cook alongside aliens who don't understand any human languages.

Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Ages 9-12

You wake up to discover that every time you draw something, it comes to life. Excited, you start by drawing your dream pet. Describe your adventures with your new animated friend and the challenges you both face when your drawings start causing mischief around town.

Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Ages 9-12

Imagine you've invented a new holiday that celebrates children. What is it called, and what are some of the traditions or activities that happen on this day? Describe the first celebration of this holiday through the eyes of a child planning the day's biggest surprise.

Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Ages 9-12

Whatever they draw with it turns into reality. Write about a day in the life of a child who designs a theme park with their pencil.

Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Ages 9-12

Write a story about a group of kids who find a hidden portal in their school library that takes them to different worlds found in the books they read.

Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Ages 9-12

Write about a class field trip to a new robot zoo where all the animals are robots designed to act just like real animals. Everything is going as expected until you and a few friends stumble upon a hidden section of the zoo. Here, the robots are malfunctioning and believe they are real animals. What happens next?

Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Ages 9-12

One morning, your school bus takes a wrong turn and ends up in a fantastical jungle that seems to go on forever. With your classmates and the bus driver, you must find a way back home. During this unexpected adventure, what strange creatures do you encounter, and how do you cooperate to overcome challenges?

Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Ages 9-12

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