儿童读物 神奇树屋 29 - Christmas in Camelot.doc

PAGE PAGE 52 Christmas in Camelot Magic Tree House #29 Chapter 1: A Royal Invitation Sunlight had faded from the late-afternoon sky. Puffy snow clouds were moving in. Lets hurry. Im cold, said Jack. He and Annie were walking home from school. Their Christmas vacation was just beginning. Cooo--cooo. Wait, said Annie. Look. She pointed to a white bird sitting on a bare tree branch at the edge of woods. The bird was staring straight at them. Its a dove, said Jack. Its a messenger, said Annie, from Morgan. No, Jack said, afraid to get his hopes up. They hadnt seen Morgan le Fay in a long time. He really missed her. Yes, said Annie. She has a mission for us. I can feel it. In the hush of the cold twilight, the dove spread its wings and flew into the Frog Creek woods. Come on! said Annie. The tree house is back! Youre just hoping! said Jack. Im knowing! Said Annie. She ran into the woods, following the white dove. Oh, brother, said Jack. But he took off after Annie. Even in the growing darkness, they easily found their way. They zigzagged between the bare trees and ran over the frozen ground until they came to the tallest oak in the woods. See? said Annie, pointing to the top of the tree. Yeah, whispered Jack. There it was: the magic tree house. Morgan! shouted Annie. Jack held his breath, waiting to see the enchantress at the tree house window. But Morgan did not appear. Annie grabbed the rope ladder and started up. Jack followed. When they climbed inside the tree house, Jack saw something lying on the floor. It was a scroll, rolled up and tied with a red velvet ribbon. Jack picked up the scroll and unrolled it. The thick, yellowed paper shimmered with large gold writing. Wow, Morgan sent us a really fancy note, said Annie. Its an invitation, said Jack. Listen. Christmas in Camelot! said Annie. I dont believe it! Cool, whispered Jack. He pictured a beautiful, glowing castle lit with candles and filled with knights and ladies feasting and singing. Were going to celebr