儿童读物 神奇树屋 39 - Dark Day in the Deep Sea.docVIP

PAGE PAGE 49 Dark Day in the Deep Magic Tree House #39 Chapter 1: Back to the Sea Jack felt raindrops. He looked up and saw a summer storm cloud. Hurry! Jack called to Annie. They were riding their bikes home from the library. Jacks backpack was filled with library books. He didnt want them to get wet. As Jack and Annie pedaled faster, a large white bird swooped over them and flew into the Frog Creek woods. Did you see that? cried Jack. A seagull! called Annie. Its a sign! Youre right! said Jack. The last time theyd seen a seagull in Frog Creek, the magic tree house was waiting for them! The woods! said Annie. Jack and Annie bumped their bikes over the curb. The rain fell harder as they headed into the wet woods. Their bike tires bounced over the rough ground, crushing leaves and snapping twigs. It must be time to look for another secret of happiness for Merlin! Jack called. I hope Merlins feeling better! shouted Annie. I hope Teddy and Kathleen came with the tree house! shouted Jack. Me too! shouted Annie. Jack and Annie steered their bikes under canopies of wet leaves. By the time they came to the tallest oak in the woods, the seagull had disappeared. But the magic tree house was back! It was high in the tallest oak, its rope ladder swaying in the wind and rain. Jack and Annie climbed off their bikes and propped them against the trunk of the tree. Teddy! Kathleen! Annie shouted. There was no answer. I guess they didnt come this time, Jack said. Darn! said Annie. I really wanted to see them. Boo! Two older kids looked down out of the tree house window: a curly-haired boy with a big grin and a girl with sea-blue eyes and a beautiful smile. Both were wearing long green cloaks. Yay! cried Annie and Jack. The rain fell harder as they started up the rope ladder. When they climbed into the tree house, they yanked off their bike helmets and hugged Teddy and Kathleen. Morgan sent us to tell you about your next mission for Merlin, said Teddy. How is Merlin? asked Anni