Storytime with Gramma Rachel

Eric and The Fox Chapter 13 - A Bizarre Badger Meeting Chapter 14 - A Badger Trap “A long climb but worth the effort,” said Sylvie.  “At least now we are above the perpetual fog.” “Ah yes, but we also lost our cover,” said Lucas.  “Fog hides a lot from inquisitive eyes.” “Are you always this pessimistic Lucas?” asked Sylvie. “No, but I am a realist.  Look, I do believe we have been spotted.  Badge...

Eric and The Fox Chapter 11 - Lucas, The Chief of the Ferret Chapter 12 - Into The Champlain Hills Written by Karen Backway Read by Rachel Anderice “The badgers are gone.  They simply got up and left this afternoon.  And they were so wonderfully kind,” Lucas reported.  “Whatever you said to them Mr. Eric, had a huge impact.  We are indebted to you sir.” “Thank you Lucas.  I’m glad I could help,” E...

Eric and The Fox Chapter 9 - Freeing the Prisoners Chapter 10 - A Surprising Bluff Written by Karen Backway Read by Rachel Anderice Trotting down the trail to find the badger, Eric thought to himself, “Surprise is necessary here.  A single badger is not difficult to overcome to free the prisoners.  But I bet there is more to this than meets the eye.” It was not difficult to find the cave holding t...

Eric and The Fox Chapter 7 - A One Way Bridge Chapter 8 - At The Ferret Colony Written by Karen Backway Read by Rachel Anderice Not far along the ridge path, Misty and Mello turned down a narrow little path that led to a secondary ledge they hoped Eric could manage.  If not the group would have to backtrack to the beginning of the East Horseshoe Ridge to trek through The Horseshoe Cliff Valley.  ...

Eric and The Fox Chapter 5 - Vallorest Island Chapter 6 - Misty and Mello Small and cat-like, Sylvie easily crossed the tree bridge.  Eric had a harder time of it.  The tree bridge was slippery and wet and shifted with his weight almost toppling him into the rapids.   “Whoa, that was close,” Sylvie gasped, watching Eric catch himself before falling.  “Good thing the whole tree didn’t crash.” “Yep,...

Eric and The Fox Chapter 3 - A Nasty Plant Chapter 4 - The Search Begins Written by Karen Backway Read by Rachel Anderice Shine, Moon, Sunny, Spunky, Molly and Abby were outside the family den solutioneering, when Mama Owl swooped in during her night time rounds.  Radar had told her about the fox guests at the family den.  Mama Owl poked her head into the den to see the pupper-fox-pup pile and, li...

Eric and The Fox Chapter 1 - A Thorny Trap Chapter 2 - Orphaned Fox Written by Karen Backway Read by Rachel Anderice “Oh my goodness, this is a problem,” Everet said to Eric. Everet and Eric had been exploring along The Twin Rainbow River, beyond the beaver pond, when they happened upon a young fox tangled in thorny vines. “Hello there, Miss Fox.  Can we help?” asked Eric.  The exhausted fox looke...

The Dusk Howler Chapter 17 - The Spell is Broken Chapter 18 - Vallorest Written by Karen Backway Read by Rachel Anderice “Oh no!” cried Emmie. “You don’t have to shove, Daniel,” argued Jake.  “I’d rather be with the enemy.  Unhand me.” “Daniel, you do not know what you are doing,” said Sunny, very calmly. “You can stay, Sunny, but the others cannot return,” insisted Daniel. With that comment, as i...

The Dusk Howler Chapter 15 - A Queen Chapter 16 - In The Hidden Valley Written by Karen Backway Read by Rachel Anderice Emmie and Ella started to cry as their friends were dragged away, against their will. “I don’t understand,” cried Emmie.  “Oh, this is all my fault.” “How is that my lovely?” asked Shine. “I was the one who first saw the puppers walking along the ridge, and I was the one who knoc...

The Dusk Howler Chapter 13 - Prisoners, Hostages and Overlords Chapter 14 - Daniel Versus Shine Written by Karen Backway Read by Rachel Anderice “This is my old den,” said Spunky. “When you rescued Molly and Abby?” asked Moon. “Yep.  Molls, Abbs and I, before The Q came.  So much fun,” smiled Spunky.  “More fun now, with you, Shine and the pups.” “Did you hear that?  They have Richard’s pups,” whi...

The Dusk Howler Chapter 11 - A Family Reunion Chapter 12 - Getting Spotted “Well that is an interesting plan, isn’t it?” Emmie asked Ella.  “At least we are all included in the adventure, though I would have preferred to go with Molly and Abby.” “I wonder what tricks they have to get through locked gates that can only be seen in moonlight,” commented Ella. “Do you think your council will be very a...

The Dusk Howler Chapter 9 - The Dusk Howler Chapter 10 - The Valley Guests While Eli and Emmie were off to get help, the puppers remaining in the gully got to know each other a little better. “Are you wolf pups?” asked Eric. “No, are you?” asked Gus in return. “No, but we used to live in the tunnels under the ridge before the mini-flood,” said Everet. “Really?  That’s exciting,” said Jake.  “That’...

The Dusk Howler Chapter 7 - A Hideout Chapter 8 - The Jig is Up Written by Karen Backway Read by Rachel Anderice “What do you think you heard?” asked Ella. “Not sure, footsteps perhaps,” answered Emmie. “What if it’s a badger?” asked Ella.  “That would be dreadful.” “Nah, they were all washed away in the mini-flood.  It’s more likely one of the fellas, probably Eli, trying to catch us breaking the...

The Dusk Howler Chapter 5 - The Trouble With Boys Chapter 6 - The Valley Fellas Written by Karen Backway Read by Rachel Anderice Later that evening back in their home den, the puppers were sharing stories about their adventure. “Oh that was so fun, I hope we can go back again before too long,” commented Ella.   “Did the fellas have fun too?” “We did,” said Everet.  “Spunky took us exploring along...

The Dusk Howler Chapter 3 - Feel the Noise Chapter 4 - A Disappearing Trail Written by Karen Backway Read by Rachel Anderice “Welcome, welcome my friends, welcome!  So glad, so glad,” said Billy as the pack-plus-two rounded the corner at the bottom of the valley. Clarissa and Billy were waiting by the twin pines in The Twin Pine Valley and they had a big surprise. “How delightful!” called out Shin...

The Dusk Howler Chapter 1 - But I Saw Them Chapter 2 - An Adventure Begins Written by Karen Backway Read by Rachel Anderice “But I saw them,” said Emmie, annoyed.  “Why would I make that up?  I saw two puppers the same size as us, maybe a bit bigger trotting along the ridge.” “Hey fellas, Emmie is making up stories again,” teased Eli. “Really Emmie?” asked Eric.  “You saw two other puppers walking...

Chapter 15 - A Little Confusion Chapter 16 - A Magical Match Chapter 17 - The Tiffs and The Riffs Written By Karen Backway Read By Rachel Anderice

Chapter 13 - Back in Time Chapter 14 - Two Timelines Written By Karen Backway Read By Rachel Anderice

Chapter 11 - A Potential Plan Chapter 12 - Off to Meet The Rizzers Written By Karen Backway Read By Rachel Anderice

Chapter 9 - Tinkering With Magic Chapter 10 - Overruled Written by Karen Backway Read by Rachel Anderice

Chapter 7 - Sparkle's Secret Chapter 8 - Some Necessary Advice Written by Karen Backway Read by Rachel Anderice

Chapter 5 - A Puzzle Chapter 6 - The Rizzer Written By Karen Backway Read By Rachel Anderice

Chapter 3 - Grumpy Voices Chapter 4 - A Possible Problem Written By Karen Backway Read By Rachel Anderice

A Time Mess Chapter 1 - A Short Unexpected Adventure Chapter 2 - In The Gully Written by Karen Backway Read by Rachel Anderice

Bubbles and Lost Dreams Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter 16 - A Surprise “Will they all drown?” Spunky asked, disheartened. “No, Mama Bear is expecting them down at her end of the ridge.  She will let them climb up the ridge.  All this time the beavers and many of the forest animals have been busy, building and reinforcing a dam, keeping the water back, until all was s...