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Ah...sunshine. Said JackHe closed his eyes, and saw the sunshine streaming through thetree house window. And clean dry clothes. Murmured Annie. She placed the Pennsylvania book back in the corner, Jack took themagic whistle out of his pocket, and pla
Centre County, Pennsylvania, as its name implies, is located in the dead center of this diverse heartland state in the northeastern United States. It's home to liberal-leaning State College, as well as large numbers of older retirees and working poo
Annie was laughing so hard that she could barelystand up. What--what happened to you in there?she said. After I curtsied, I left. When I looked backin the room, you were still bowing!She didn't say 'rise'! said Jack. Yes, she did, dummy! said Annie.
PalaceJack was sitting at the computer in the living room. He was doing research on penguins for a schoolproject. His mom and dad were cooking in thekitchen. Jack could smell bread baking in the ovenand spaghetti sauce bubbling on top of the stove. J
Well done, Teddy said softly. Indeed, said Kathleen, smiling at Jack and Annie. Morgan smiled at them, too. Thank you for yourfour secrets, she said. You're welcome, said Annie. But we're notexactly sure what the fourth secret is.I told Annie I don't
Tap, tap, tap. Jack was dreaming that a white bird was pecking athis window. Tap . . . tap. A red bird appeared and pecked with the whitebird. Tap ... tap. Jack, wake up! said Annie. Jack opened his eyes. They're here! said Annie. Who? The birds? sai
Maybe I should be a vampire instead of a princess,said Annie. She and Jack were sitting on their front porch. Acool breeze rustled the trees. Autumn leaves twirledto the ground. But you already have your princess costume, saidJack. Besides, you were
Jack opened his eyes. The sun was setting beyond the woods. No time atall had passed in Frog Creek. Welcome back, said a soft, lovely voice. Morgan le Fay was in the magic tree house. Morgan! cried Annie. She threw her arms aroundthe enchantress. Jac
Jack and Annie were sitting on their porch, readingbooks. Jack was reading about gorillas. Annie wasreading about Pilgrims. Suddenly Annie closed her book. She looked up intothe sunset. Hey! Annie said with a smile. Jack looked over at her. Its back!
Jack and Annie sat on their porch. Lightning bugsblinked in the warm summer twilight. Wow, a shooting star! said Annie, pointing at thesky. Jack looked up, just in time to see a streak of lightflash through the sky. The light hovered above theFrog Cr
Tut, tut, you're a sorry sight, man, Will said to thebear's owner. Trying to sell an old tame bear to thefights. Well, I've been planning to write a play with apart for a bear. So take this money for him and begone.Will handed some gold coins to the
The 21st Winter Olympics in Vancouver enter their final week Sunday. Local organizers have received high marks for the way the Games have gone so far. The first eight days of the Winter Games in Vancouver have had plenty of controversy. Before the Ga
By Zulima Palacio Washington 23 October 2009 Davis points to a grass shrimp barely visible in her palm Every year erosion and sea level rise are claiming about two meters of shoreline along the Chesapeake Bay on the East Coast of the United States.
ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: The lives of Native Americans are still shaped by decisions made by the federal government in the 19th century. In California, the federal government never officially recognized around 40 tribes, a decision that left them without
SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Farming is a big part of the economy on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. But the land there is sinking, and as the climate warms, sea levels are rising. NPR's Jennifer Ludden spoke with farmers determined to hold on. JENNIFER LUDDEN,
ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: Tomorrow, a sculpture that was recently installed in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden will be dismantled. Later on, it will be burned in a ceremony. This was not the original intention of the artist. As Minnesota Public Radio's E
Ok, imagine you are at the beach, in order to figure out if there are fish in the ocean, you dip an empty glass into the water and look inside. No fish in the glass? Well, there must be no fish in the ocean. Not too logical, is it? But that's exactly
By Jeff Swicord Sarah Creek, Maryland 07 June 2006 watch Oyster report Chespeake Bay The Chesapeake Bay, on the Atlantic coast, is the largest estuary in the United States. It is famous for its seafoo
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
Tap-tap-tap. Jack sat up in bed. Rain tapped against his window. His clock said 5 A.M. It was still dark outside. Annie peeked into his room. Are you awake? she whispered. Yep, said Jack. Ready to find some special magic? she asked. Maybe we should w