"Imagination is more important than knowledge." Albert Einstain

Students from İzmit Hacı Bektaş Veli Secondary School, Turkey have written these stories inspired by the students' pictures from I.C. Casalinuovo Secondary School.

 Special thanks to partners of "Drawing your dream, we will write its story"

project team and to my lovely and hardworking students.

Teacher: Cemile Burç

Agnese's dream: "Mermaid's dream" written by Aslı

Once upon a time, deep in the sea there was a mermaid. She was

so curious that her dream was flying in the sky, but she knew it is

impossible.While she was swimming, she came across a fairy. She was very

bewildered. Mermaid said: “I wish I could fly like you.“ Fairy said: “why do

you want to fly”? Mermaid said:“ I know the sea life but I wonder sky a lot.”

Fairy was sorry for mermaid. Fairy made Mermaid fly for a little while. It

was the happiest moment for mermaid. Mermaid hoped all dreams would come true one day.

Daniele's dream:"Heroes" written by Ceren

Daniele was watching the evening news. After he watched news, he

thought he owe a thanks you to doctors for this incident. He thought they were

the heroes for this incident of this world. Daniele also wanted to be a respected and hero doctor. Daniele studied four years hard to be a doctor in high school. He became a doctor as he wanted. Doctors are heroes of the world all the time. They tries to keep sick people alive. Daniele got his dream and also you should follow your dreams.

Giuseppe's dream:"In the nature" written by Yaren

As a student he loves silence and calm. He likes freedom. In his dream; he is hanging around in fresh air. He lives in a world without environmental problem. He is in a natural park in his dream. He feeds animals. He wakes up with the sounds of birds. He is happy to live with animals. He grows vegetables and fruits. He eats fresh vegetables and fruits. He shares them with other people around her house. And also he lives in a wood house. Maybe it isn’t so comfortable that he lives now, but he is very happy in his dream. Unfortunately, he wakes up from his dream

Giulia's dream:"Rainbow" written by Esmanur

As you know, corona surrounded the whole world. We can't go to

the school. We miss our schools. We can't even leave our home. We can’t even

imagine this before. What children need to do is to follow this online

education system and keep our morale high in this period. Now in Turkey

students draw a rainbow and stick it in front of their house. It is a symbol of

we are also staying at home. And it's time. After everyone says one two three

say Andra' Tutto Bene. Okay. Then we start. Onee twoo threee now ANDRA' TUTTO BENE!!!

Emanuele's dream:" Peace" written by Tarık

There was a little Syrian boy. He was living in Turkey. Due to war they settled in Turkey. Despite all the help of Turkish Republic and their neighbors, there was always something missing. His parents had to go to work to earn money. He went to Turkish school in Turkey. He was happier at school because he had new friends. They could play games at break times. Playing games united them. They could share their ideas with the help of games. When he came back home, he drew pictures and wrote stories. All his dream in drawings and stories were not to face war again. He wanted peace for the whole World

Lucrezia's dream:"Crown" written by Umut

Crown are very important in the history. If you had a crown, you were owner of a throne. It symbolized wealth. These days there is a tiny virus called corona

virus. It has also crown. You can see it with the help of microscope. It is

very small but it commands whole world.

It will end soon and we will win the war. Our dream is get rid of this tiny virus

Giuseppe's dream "Fishing" written by Sena

There was a child called Giuseppe. They went to fishing with his father.he loved under sea but he could not sea it clearly from their boat. When they came back home, he was watching documentaries about under sea world. It was very interesting. He started to dream about a different boat. Yes, it was different, boat was made of glass and you can sea under sea. It would come true one day.

Lucrezia's dream:"Little Bunnies" written by Irmak

There were three little bunnies. They were living at the top of a village. They went to jogging to village one day. They came across a family. one of their child

ask that family to adopt these bunnies. Bunnies heard it and started to run.

they ran fast and arrived at their sweet home. They didn't go near people,

then. They were very happy in the nature.

Giuseppe's dream:"Yellow street" written by Zehra

It was a hot summer day. Sun was shinning at the top. It was narrow Street but all the children who lived there were very happy. They were playing together. Can was one of these children, but they had to move abroad because of his father’s job. Can set his old toys in a box and handed ot them to little children in this street. He went to houses and give toys the children. All of the children whom Can gave toys were very happy. Can was happy. too. Can came back to home and his new travel started. He wonders about new friends, school and house. Can dreams a new friendly street. 

Giuseppe's dream:"Adrenaline Junkie" written by Sudem

Mark is a young boy. He is interested in climbing mountain. He has a team and went activities with his team. He likes extreme sports. He also love high-lining. It is also very dangerous sport and it is unusual. He went to climbing one day. He was alone and he pitched a tent at the top of mountain. He was so tired and slept. At night, he heard strange sounds coming from outside. He went out of the tent and saw wolves there. He was scared. He thought, he could escape from the wolves, if he flew. He took help from the birds. He fastened rope to birds feet. And he got rid of wolves. He was on the island now.’ Mark woke up, it was a dream

Stefano's dream:"Pink girl" written by Zeynep

 Emma was 12 years old. she was the only child of a low-income family. Her favorite color was pink. She wanted everything to be pink, so her nickname was pink girl at school. One day a painting contest was held at school. The subject was “your biggest dream”. Emma’s biggest dream is swim in the sea. Her teacher was see the Emma’s picture, saddened and decided to take her to the sea. They went to the sea. There were fishes, corals, crabs and many more sea creatures. So her biggest dream came true.

Benedetta's dream:"Busier streets"written by Taha

Our city was getting busier day by day. Our sports halls were

full of people and also the other social places were full even one months ago.

Relatives and neighbors used to visit each other. Infectious virus called

Corona surrounded the whole world. While our city was lively, people could no go out on the streets because of the tiny virus and they could not meet with

each other. Only agenda is coronavirus now. We all hope, it will end soon and we will do activities all together. I believe, we will meet in front of the cinema

again next month.

Giulia's dream:"Journey to France" written by Tuana

Emily and Jake were close friends. They like traveling,but Emily

was afraid of traveling by plane. Jake did’t know about it and bought two

tickets for France. It was a big surprise for Emily but she did’t tell her fear

to Jake. She would try it. Next day early in the morning, they arrived to

airport. Their flight was in two hours and Emily was so excited that it would

be the first flight. With the help of Jake she overcame her fear. Emily made

real her dream “flying”. You should have supportive friends around you to

overcome all difficulties.