Magic Tree House.... ( LIONS on the LOOSE)

Before Lunch. Jack and Annie were walking home from the supermarket. Jack`s bag was heavy. It held a big jar of peanut butter and a loaf of bread. "Are you going to have a peanut butter and jam sandwich? ``Said Annie. ``Or a peanut butter and honey sandwich?" Jack started to answer, but stopped. ``Oh, wow, e whispered. ``What is it? "Said Annie. Look at that!"Said Jack. He pointed to the edge of the Frog Valley woods. In the shadows stood a tiny deer. ``It`s a sing, whispered Annie. ` Remember when we saw the rabbit? He was a sing of the wild west." The deer-like creature leaped into the woods. Jack and Annie didn't stop to think. They followed as fast as they could. Jack`s heavy bag thumped against his back as he ran. Finally they stopped and looked around. Where has she gone? Jack Said. ``I can't see her, said Annie. ´´Oh, wow, She pointed up. There was the magic tree house. It was shining in the afternoon sun, at the top of the tallest tree in the woods. Its rope ladder swayed in the shadows below. Where`s Morgan? Said Annie. Morgan le Fay wasn't waving at them From the window. She wasn't even at the window. ´´I don't know. Let's go up, Said Jack. They climbed the ladder and went into the tree house. Sunlight streamed through the window. It lit a pile of books and two scrolls in the corner. The ancient scrolls held the answers to riddles Jack and Annie had solved earlier. Jack took off his heavy bag. `` Has Morgan left us a third riddle? asked Annie. Looking for someone? said a soft voice. Jack and Annie whirled round. ``Morgan! said Annie. Morgan le Fay had appeared out of nowhere. She looked ancient and lovely in the bright light. Do you still want to become Master Librarians? She asked Jack and Annie. So you can help me in my work? Yes! they Said together. ``Wonderful, Morgan said. Then she reached into her robe and pulled out a scroll. ``You' ve solved two riddles so far, she said ``Here is your third. She handed the scroll to Annie. And for your research.... ``She pulled a book out from her robe and handed it to Jack The book's cover said The Plains Of Africa. ``Africa? said Jack. Oh wow, I `ve always wanted to go there. He opened the book. He and Annie stared at a picture. It showed hordes of zebras, tall giraffes, big animals with horns, and tiny, deer-like creatures. `` Hey that's the animal that led us here! said Annie. `` A Thomson`s gazelle, I believe, Morgan said. Where are the lions? said jack. You'll find out, said Morgan. Um... maybe we need to plan this trip, said jack. Morgan smiled. No. Go ahead. Make your wish now. Annie pointed at the picture. I wish we could go there, she said. Be careful, said Morgan. just keep an eye out. For what? said jack. The lions, of course, she said. Wait! said jack. Too late. The wind had started to blow. The ree house had started to spin. Jack squeezed his eyes shut. The tree house spun faster and faster. Then everything was still. Absolutely still.