Starfell chapter sampler

The Monster from Under the Bed

Then, fighting mounting panic, she scribbled her father a note:

Dear Dad, Tuesday has gone missing The witch Moreg has asked for my help The witch Moreg has need of my skill – yes, really She scribbled over her first attempt and discarded it in the wastebasket when she remembered that honesty wasn’t what they were going for. Not that he would believe her anyway . . . Then she tried again. Dear Dad, I’ve gone to help Mum and the girls at the travelling fair, sorry. There is half a roast chicken in the icebox, and a loaf of bread under the tea towel. If I’m not back in a week, please visit Wheezy for me. He likes the red Leighton apples, and won’t be fooled by the green gumbos. Love, Willow

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