The Dragon King watched the bonfire as it blazedup toward the sky. Around the fire the air was thickand wavy. Bamboo books were stacked beside thefire, waiting to be burned. Hurry! said the scholar. They jumped down from the cart and joined thecrowd
Jack and Annie stood frozen. The silent soldiers did, too. Finally, Annie spoke. They're fake, she said. Fake? whispered Jack. They're not real, she said. They look real, said Jack. Annie walked straight toward the front row ofsoldiers. Jack held his
What's going on? said Jack. I don't know, said Annie. But we'd better followit.She hurried after the ball of silk thread. Jack put the bamboo book into his sack and took offafter her. They followed the trail of thread down the row,where it turned dow
Jack opened his eyes. He was wearing his ownclothes and his sneakers. The cloth sack had turnedback into his backpack. Welcome home, Master Librarians, said Morgan. She stood in the tree house, smiling at them. Hi! said Annie. We brought you the anci
Jack opened his eyes. A thin gray light came through his window. Hisclock read 5 A.M. All was quiet. Today we're going to ancient Ireland, he thought,back more than a thousand years. Morgan le Fay had told him that it was a verydangerous time, with V
Jack opened his eyes. The light was still gray, but the air was evendamper and colder than in Frog Creek. Wow, I'm in a long dress, said Annie. It'sscratchy. Hey, I've got a little purse on my belt. It hasmy library card in it!Jack looked down at his
Jack's glasses were wet with mist. He quickly wipedthem, then looked up. A man in a brown robe stood before him. The manhad a round red face. He was bald, except for a fringeof hair around his head. Nearby the rope was tied around a tree. I--I'm not
In the distance, fire burst from Mount Vesuvius. Burning rocks and fiery ash fell from the sky. The hot, dusty air smelled like rotten eggs as Jackand Annie rushed down the street. In the forum,everyone--shoppers, soldiers, gladiators, fruit sellers-
The next thing Jack knew, he was lying on thestone patio. The patio stones were trembling. Arumbling sound came from the ground. 12Jack raised his head. Annie was on the ground, too. You okay? said Annie. Jack nodded. Everything was shaking and crash
Jack threw open the door to the room of scrolls. Heand Annie rushed in and ran over to the shelves. Jack pulled out the piece of paper with the Latintitle on it: Vir Fortissimus in MundoOkay he said. We have to find the scroll withthis title.They beg
Jack and Annie ran up to the front entrance of thevilla. Jack pushed the door open. Go in. Hurry, said Annie. They slipped into the main hall. Hello! Annie called. There was no answer. The place seemed empty. The main hall had a large opening in the
Jack pulled out his book and found a picture of thestrong men. He read aloud: Gladiators were slaves or criminals who fought inthe amphitheater (AM-fuli-thee-uli-ter). They wereforced to fight each other or wild animals like lions orbears. The people
Jack and Annie hid behind a fruit stall. They waitedfor a moment, then peered around the corner. I don't see her, said Jack. Who was she? asked Annie. I don't know. But she looked nuts to me, said Jack. What's the book say about her? said Annie. She
Jack opened his eyes. He pushed his glasses intoplace. Morgan was gone. And so were Jack's jeans, T-shirt, sneakers, and backpack. Instead, he had on a white tunic with a belt, sandalsthat laced up, and a leather bag,He looked at Annie. She was dress
Warm air washed over Jack. It felt wonderful. You have succeeded in your quest, said a soft,soothing voice. Are you glad to be home?Jack opened his eyes. Morgan le Pay stood in themoonlight. Yes, he said. We solved all our riddles, said Annie. Indeed
By the time the dogsled arrived at the tree house,the snowstorm had become a blizzard. Can you wait just a minute? Jack asked the sealhunter. So we can check something?The hunter nodded. His dogs whined as Jack andAnnie climbed through the tree house
Now only the moon shone on the snow. Jack looked around for the polar bear. She was gone. Where'd she go? asked Annie. I don't know, said Jack. He looked over thetundra. There was no sign of the giant bear or hercubs. Maybe she's not interested in sc
Jack, you can get up now, said Annie. Jack opened his eyes. Annie was standing over him. She still had her mask on. We're on safe ground, she said. Jack felt as if he'd been dreaming. He lookedaround. They had reached the tundra at the edge ofthe fro
The cubs whimpered louder. They want to go to her, but they're afraid of theice, whispered Jack. Annie petted the cubs. Don't be afraid, she told them. You'll get back toyour mother.The big polar bear growled. She paced back andforth, sniffing the ai
The dogs were barking wildly at two smallcreatures playing in the moonlight. Polar bear babies! cried Annie. One roly-poly cub leaped onto the other. Then theyboth rolled through the snow. Hi, little bears! Annie called. The cubs jumped up and shook
- 《神奇树屋》 第二十六册 Good Morning, Gorillas 01 Dark and Rainy
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- 汪培珽分级书单 Merry Christmas, Geronimo! 27
- Fox at school(6) Fox on Stage 03 Fox on Stage
- Fox at school(6) Fox on Stage 01 Fox on Film
- An I can read(Level 2) Frog and Toad Are Friends 15 The Dream
- Fox at school(7) Fox on job 04 Pizza Time
- 汪培珽分级书单五 Alexander
- 汪培珽分级书单五 Click,Clack,Moo crows that type
- 英语读物《神奇树屋》 第十六册 Hour of the Olympics 09 FIy Away Home
- 《神奇树屋》 第十八册 Buffalo Before Breakfast 01 Teddy's Back!
- 《神奇树屋》 第十七册 Tonight On The Titanic 10 Touch of Magic
- 《神奇树屋》 第十七册 Tonight On The Titanic 09 Time stops
- 《神奇树屋》 第十七册 Tonight On The Titanic 08 EveryMan for Himself
- 《神奇树屋》 第十七册 Tonight On The Titanic 07 The Gift
- 《神奇树屋》 第十七册 Tonight On The Titanic 06 Women and Children First
- 《神奇树屋》 第十七册 Tonight On The Titanic 05 William and Lucy
- 《神奇树屋》 第十七册 Tonight On The Titanic 04 Put on your Lifebelts!
- 《神奇树屋》 第十七册 Tonight On The Titanic 03 SOS
- 《神奇树屋》 第十七册 Tonight On The Titanic 02 The Unsinkable Ship
- 《神奇树屋》 第二十六册 Good Morning, Gorillas 01 Dark and Rainy
- 《神奇树屋》 第二十六册 Good Morning, Gorillas 03 Bu-bu
- 汪培珽分级书单 Merry Christmas, Geronimo! 27
- Fox at school(6) Fox on Stage 03 Fox on Stage
- Fox at school(6) Fox on Stage 01 Fox on Film
- An I can read(Level 2) Frog and Toad Are Friends 15 The Dream
- Fox at school(7) Fox on job 04 Pizza Time
- 汪培珽分级书单五 Alexander
- 汪培珽分级书单五 Click,Clack,Moo crows that type
- 英语读物《神奇树屋》 第十六册 Hour of the Olympics 09 FIy Away Home
- 《神奇树屋》 第十八册 Buffalo Before Breakfast 01 Teddy's Back!
- 《神奇树屋》 第十七册 Tonight On The Titanic 10 Touch of Magic
- 《神奇树屋》 第十七册 Tonight On The Titanic 09 Time stops
- 《神奇树屋》 第十七册 Tonight On The Titanic 08 EveryMan for Himself
- 《神奇树屋》 第十七册 Tonight On The Titanic 07 The Gift
- 《神奇树屋》 第十七册 Tonight On The Titanic 06 Women and Children First
- 《神奇树屋》 第十七册 Tonight On The Titanic 05 William and Lucy
- 《神奇树屋》 第十七册 Tonight On The Titanic 04 Put on your Lifebelts!
- 《神奇树屋》 第十七册 Tonight On The Titanic 03 SOS
- 《神奇树屋》 第十七册 Tonight On The Titanic 02 The Unsinkable Ship