My homework for my Mysteries in American History class was to write an article (tabloid or news magazine) about what really happened at Roanoke, the lost colony. Here it is!

Dorothy’s Tornado Sweeps Away Settlement

By Emily Gale

Though many theories have been tossed around about what happened at Roanoke, the answer has come to light. The island of Roanoke vanished in a similar way that Dorothy vanished to Oz.

In the middle of the night, when the colonists were all asleep, a violent storm blew in. The storm included a tornado bigger than anyone had ever seen before. The colonists tried to collect up their belongings and leave, but the winds were too strong. They were all swept away and never seen or heard from again.

After many Meteorology tests, it was discovered that the tornado on Roanoke was the very same one that took Dorothy to Oz! This discovery stunned Meteorologists and left everyone asking one question – where will this monster strike next?