Piwakawaka has been writing and learning how to start a story and quickly hook your reader into wanting to read more. Miss Hickford told us to try start a story with someone talking and not to forget to put” at the start and end of the speech. I think its a lot easer to start a story using speech. 
Hey there Finnian – or should I call you Bobby! Most unusual to meet a gorilla in the bush in Westland. How did he come to be there and what will happen next? I look forward to reading the rest of the story. Perfect use of speech marks too””
Love GPeas