The Disappearing Object

Write about an object in your bedroom that mysteriously disappears and then reappears.

With this prompt, kids can tap into their imagination and analytical thinking to create a believable yet exciting storyline. The object could disappear repeatedly or just once, but the fun is in explaining how and why. What happened when it disappeared? Where did it go and how did it return? This mystery prompt encourages young writers to think about plot development, cause and effect, and the suspense genre.