Storytime with Gramma Rachel

Bubbles and Lost Dreams Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter 15 - A Rumble Arrives “I’m sorry to have disturbed you, Shine, but Spunky was right, we needed your spell,” said Moon. “I wish you had howled sooner, Montgomery.  You know I would have come,” complained Shine. “I know, I know, but you have other concerns now,” said Moon. “Excuse me if you please everyone,” interr...

Bubbles and Lost Dreams Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter 14 - Catapults and a Beautiful Light The next morning, the muddy bunch of travelers waited for Radar and Clarissa. “Moon, we need Shine, her spell.  Look,” Spunky said, pointing toward The Champlain Gate.  Hundreds of badgers with dozens of Quillza, were marching straight for them. Just then Clarissa and Radar cl...

Bubbles and Lost Dreams Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter 13 - Gathering Friends Billy guided them to a nearby cave that would house them all. “We have a problem.  The Quillza want those magic buttons and they will not rest until they get them.  The badgers and The Quillza have teamed up and they outnumber us by a lot.  We have two very brave tiny tabby cats that climb...

Bubbles and Lost Dreams Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter 12 - Gotcha! “I don’t care what you say, I am going to the ravine,” Abby said.  “Where is it, Billy?  I know that is where we need to be.” “How do you know?” asked Billy, “This is not logical.” “No idea, maybe it's a twin thing.  If you don't tell me I will ask the next badger I see,” argued Abby. “Is she...

Bubbles and Lost Dreams Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter 11 - Meeting Moon Billy and Abby returned to the base of the ridge as quickly as possible.  The sticky Quillza at the den entrance had plodded into hiding. Radar was scouting for more Quillza and Spunky was waiting impatiently. “Molly is taken, carried away by the scruff of her neck, presumably by one of your fri...

Bubbles and Lost Dreams Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter 10 - A Sticky Trap “How did you hit The Quillza with honey, when they are so fast?” asked Billy. “Oh the beavers.  They have terrific aim with their tails and flung dozens of honey balls directly at them when they got close enough to hit.  It stopped them instantly,” said Abby.  “It was very effective.” “Hmm.  We...

Bubbles and Lost Dreams Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter 9 - Some Goat Expertise An eagle screech marked the morning.  Radar came in from a short patrol. “I think you are right, Molly.  The river seems slower today, even with the heavy rain we had yesterday,” said Radar. “Yes, I’ve noticed that too,” said Mama Bear.  “This past week, the river has slowed a lot.  Someth...

Bubbles and Lost Dreams Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter 8 - Meeting Mama Bear Radar saw the whole thing.  “Brilliant, just brilliant!” he cheered.  “No time to waste, we must keep moving.  Those badgers are angry.” But Billy was hurt. “Oh my, oh my,” said Billy rubbing his hoof. “I think it is broken,” Molly commented to Abby.  Both buttons were already at work, sooth...

Bubbles and Lost Dreams Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter 7 - A Slightly Clumsy Mountain Goat “What a dreary start to the day,” said Radar, thunder rumbling in the distance, rain pouring. Molly and Abby trailed behind Spunky and Radar as they trudged along the ridge and tried to keep covered from the wind and the rain.  Spunky stopped suddenly, and looked over a sharp d...

Bubbles and Lost Dreams Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter 6 - A Returned Howl They woke the next morning to an eagle screech. “I wonder if that’s Galen, the forest eagle?” thought Abby but he never appeared. “What’s the plan for today Spunky?” asked Radar. “To not get lost,” answered Spunky.  “Molls where did you hear the howl?” “Beyond the gates, but close to the ridge...

Bubbles and Lost Dreams Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter 5 - A Dangerous Crossing “Oh no!  Spunky, your paw!  It’s blistering up,” cried Molly. “We should get further away from this stink and the badgers.  Can you walk Spunky?” asked Radar. “I’m fine.  Don’t lick it, Molls,” said Spunky, pulling his paw away from Molly. “The oil will burn your tongue.” Radar led the wa...

Bubbles and Lost Dreams Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter 4 - Escaping Badgers “Spunky, oh Spunky.  I’m glad I found you,” cried Molly. “Not safe.  Go back, Molls,” insisted Spunky. He carried Molly to a small clearing near the muddy trail. “Not without you, Spunky,” argued Molly.  “How dare you run off like that without us.  Oh I can’t be angry with you Spunky.”  Molly...

Bubbles and Lost Dreams Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter 3 - An Adventure Begins “Oh Molly, we must find Spunky,” cried Abby.  “This is dreadful.” “What’s dreadful, Abby?” asked Radar who happened by. “Oh, Radar, can you help us please?” asked Abby. “Certainly, I am at your service, always,” answered Radar, concerned. “Can you ask the other bees if they have seen Spunk...

Bubbles and Lost Dreams Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter 2 - A Haunting Howl The next day Molly and Abby visited Bizzie and Missus with Mama Owl. “Let’s take a tour of the new land the basket magic has created,” hooted Mama Owl. “Welcome, friends.  Welcome,” said Bizzie, welcoming the visitors to the beaver lodge and pond.  “We are so glad you have come,” said Missus....

Bubbles and Lost Dreams Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter 1 -  Butterflies and Bubbles <<PING>> rang the bicycle bell from high in an old oak tree near the centre of the forest, where a bicycle basket sits just to the left of the main trunk.  It's an odd spot for a bicycle basket. ///// Abby just loved pinging the bicycle bell, it had such a lovely ping-...

A Basket Full of Magic Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter 19 - A Brand New Land Mama Owl scooped Molly and Abby from the cheering crowd. “It’s time to get the bicycle basket.” Molly and Abby on her shoulders, Mama Owl flew toward The Twin Rainbows Falls. “WooHoo!  We have work to do, work to do!” As she flew Mama Owl pointed out all of the areas of the forest - the windi...

A Basket Full of Magic Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter 18 - Celebrations Mama Owl was a bit sore from Spunky’s pounce. “It’s a good thing you had Mama Owl’s tail feather Spunky,” said Abby.  “That was a very long leap.  How long will Molly remain asleep?” “Don’t know.  Not the same for all,” answered Spunky. All of the forest animals celebrated the defeat of The Quill...

A Basket Full of Magic Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter 17 - Sticky Battle Mama Owl was right.  A long eagle screech, at dawn, broke the silence. “Dust tornados coming across the fields,” called Galen.  “Headed straight this way.” “Radar, alert the hive.  Spunky, hide and keep Molly and Abby safe,” instructed Mama Owl.  “Everyone else, take your posts and hide as best...

A Basket Full of Magic Written and read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Chapter 16 - The Battle Plan “We can have a honey station close to shore but hidden near the edge of the forest,” said Mama Owl.  “It’s hard to prepare when you don’t know what to do with it.  Maybe honey is somehow poisonous to them.  I hope we don’t have to force feed them.” Mama Owl called all of the animals together...

A Basket Full of Magic Written and read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Chapter 15 - Honey Please  When Spunky was sure they were not followed he slowed down to a trot. “Well done Spunky,” said Molly.  “We three make a fantastic team.” “Don’t forget the bees,” added Abby.  “They were brilliant.” “We need to pick up some honey,” said Molly. “Honey?  Why?” asked Abby. “To defeat The Quil...

A Basket Full of Magic Written and read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Chapter 14 - Freeing Abby “Let’s sneak further away while they’re fighting,” said Molly.  “They took Abby to Gruff, the leader of The Quillza.” “Under The Champlain Bridge, a bridge that crosses the river and the ridge built by the Mannett long before the fire,” said Radar.  “It seems to be their main headquarters.” Molly an...

A Basket Full of Magic Written and ready by Rachel Lynn Anderice Chapter 13 - Snatched “These are beautiful feathers, aren’t they?” asked Molly. “Yes they are lovely,” agreed Abby. “Can you imagine being able to fly Spunky?” asked Molly. “Could be fun,” added Abby. But Spunky was silent, looking at his pendant. “Hey Spunky, what’s up?” asked Molly. “The small dots.  They’re gone,” said Spunky...

A Basket Full of Magic Written and read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Chapter 12 - A Plan is Hatched “I know how they found you,” answered Spunky.  “This is all my fault.” “How is it your fault The Quillza want to steal magic?” asked Mama Owl.  “You rescued Molly and Abby from the river.  We are very thankful.” “They want me, not Molly and Abbs,” said Spunky. “But Spunky, they found us in...

A Basket Full of Magic Written and read Rachel Lynn Anderice Chapter 11 - A Basket Full of Magic “Oh Mama Owl, we are so glad you’ve come,” cried Abby.  “It’s wonderful to finally meet you.” “We/ve been attacked several times by porcupine tornados.  They are trying to take our buttons,” interrupted Molly. “We were going to ask you what to do, but then our tree crashed,” added Abby. “The...

A Basket Full of Magic Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter 10 - Meeting Bizzie “Who are our new friends?” asked Molly. “These are other members of the bee patrol,” said Radar.  “They were scouting the river beyond the waterfalls when they received my message.  They came just in time to help with our defense.” “That was lucky,” said Abby. “I’m not sure I believe in luck an...