Mt. Pleasant School was on one hill, Hillside was across A long, green field of cool, fresh grass, perfect for lacrosse. When wi
nter storms embraced the land, these rivals claimed the snow. The feud between them grew as fierce as a lion, the snow they would forgo. Tired of the quarrel, Tucker, Billy, and Joanne Met with their Hillside enemies to formulate a plan. An epic snowball battle would decide the war for land. The conquerors would claim it; the defeated would be banned. At last it was the evening of the legendary fight. Mt. Pleasant versus Hillside schools—who would win that night? Tucker, Billy, and Joanne met in the field at six To create a strong snow fort made from icy bricks. Hillside functioned as a team to build a mighty wall. It grew so tall and powerful that it amazed them all. Mt. Pleasant students were concerned—their fort had many cracks, So secret windows were prepared for surprise attacks. Both teams had made their forts. Small snowballs were prepared. Both teams huddled in their forts, terrified and scared. Both teams waited for their foes and peeked above snow doors. Both teams threw their snowballs. Both teams dodged the lobs of war. Suddenly, Joanne dashed out, racing through the fray Toward some snowballs piled high—but foes kept her at bay. Next, Joanne hurled snowballs through secret window gaps. Snow flew both ways—Joanne had snow in her face and lap. Leaders slipped, great walls collapsed, and snowballs fell from heights, Until supplies ran out and all could see the starry sky. For minutes long, two foes had played together on the field. A truce was called, new friends shook hands, and the rift was healed. How many stanzas are in the poem?
