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January 2nd, 2006The huge white light, and a few seconds later, its like someone set off a powder keg, except the house, rattled the windows and everything. An explosion at the Sango Mine in west Virginia kills one miner and trapps a dozen under grou
Annie found them in the observation lounge when she woke up. Benny said, I told you wed get your posters back! The Aldens told her all about the bearded man and recovering the posters. Annie listened carefully and then she shook her head. I still don
Aunt Jane suggested that Annie join them for dinner that night. That way we can split up without having one person sit alone, she said. Wed love to have you. Oh, do, Violet urged. We can sit together. Annie smiled at Violet and said, Id love to. Ill
The Aldens called a porter and got him to make up Annies room early so she could rest. Stay here, Violet said. Your ankle hurts you and youre very upset. Rest will do you good. But what if the person who has my posters gets off the train while Im sle
When the Boxcar Children woke up the train was slowing down and Aunt Jane was knocking on their door. Were almost in Denver, she called. Time to get up. They were dressed in just a few minutes. Why dont we have breakfast in the station, Henry suggest
The Aldens and Aunt Jane got back to the train station in plenty of time before the train had to leave. As they walked out onto their track, Jessie pointed and said, Look, thats Annie over there. She was still sitting on her suitcase and holding the
That evening, the Aldens went to the park as usual. Hannah greeted them as they came to change into their costumes. Do you realize we have only two more nights here in Greenfield? she asked. Really? said Henry. The week had gone by so quickly Tomorro
When the Aldens got home, their dog, Watch, came running to the door to greet them. Hey, boy! Jessie said, rubbing his ears. Watch followed them as they ran to the kitchen where the housekeeper, Mrs. McGregor, was cutting up apples for a pie. Everyon
Thunder shook the night. The wind howled. Thepirate ghost floated down the stairs. The ghost of Jean Lafitte! whispered Annie. The ghost pointed a bony finger at Happy. NOTAFRAID OF GHOSTS? his voice boomed again. Hepointed at Big Nose Sidney. NOT EV
Jack could see the Paris sky through the iron rails ofthe tower. At first, climbing was easy. The stepsweren't very steep, and Jack counted each one as theyclimbed. Twenty-six, twenty-seven, twenty-eight ...I wonder what's going on at the top now, sa
Jack's knees turned to jelly. The knocking cameagain. Mr. Eiffel laughed. Goodness,anotherunexpected guest! He started toward the door. Don't open it! Jack shouted. Everyone looked at Jack as if he were crazy. It's the sorcerer! Jack said. My sister
Jack clung to Annie. Dianthus cleared the driveway of theCloisters and began to run with ease down the street. His longstrides were so light and graceful, Jack could hardly feel themovement. As the unicorn ran, he held his head high. His long, spiral
The wolf had yellow eyes and sharp teeth. Teddy snarled and barked. Annie rushed forward to grab thelittle dog. Suddenly the wolf stood up on its hind legs! Yikes! said Annie. She leaped back. Then she and Jack started to laugh. The fierce wolf was B
Black Hawk led Jack and Annie toward the tepees. Everyonekept watching them. Jack couldn't tell what anyone was thinking. No one lookedangry. But no one looked happy, either. Jack wondered how to appear brave. He glanced at Annie. She walked tall and
The sun was going down as the three ponies galloped forhome. The deep blue sky was streaked with golden red light. Back at the Lakota camp, the circle of tepees glowed in thesetting sun. People were gathered around a large fire. Black Hawk led Jack a
Jack felt Teddy licking his cheek. He opened his eyes. Gray light came through the smoke hole. The fire was out. The tepee was empty. Jack jumped up. He grabbed his bag and hurried outside withTeddy. In the cool light before dawn, everyone was taking
Jack stared at a circle of tepees ahead. Busy people inbuckskins moved about the circle. Horses and ponies grazednearby. Jack took out their research book and found a picture of thetepees. He read: In the early 1800s, many different Native American t
Jack opened his eyes. It was so dark he couldn't see anything. He felt his clothes. He was wearing his T-shirt andjeans again. The leather bag had turned back into hisbackpack. Hello, said Morgan le Fay. Her voice came fromthe corner of the tree hous
Arf Arf ? Jack opened his eyes. He shivered. Wherever theywere now, it was cold-very cold. Teddy barked again. Shhh, said Jack. Annie shined the flashlight on her clothes. Wow,we're dressed like old-fashioned kids! she said. , Instead of pajamas and
The boy wore a nightshirt. He had red hair andfreckles. He looked about four years old. He rubbed his eyes sleepily. Then he saw Teddy. Puppy! he said with a huge smile. He threw his arms around the little dog's neck. Teddy licked his face. Come back