Storytime with Gramma Rachel

A Basket Full of Magic Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter 9 - Another Narrow Escape A beam of daylight shone through a small hole far above them. “We are safe for the moment,” said Molly.  “We must think.” A few minutes later, they heard Spunky howl. “Oh no!  Spunky’s hurt, and we’re stuck in here,” Abby said, trying not to cry. “There has to be another way out,” said Mo...

A Basket Full of Magic Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter 8 - Attacked Again Just then Spunky called to Radar, “Hey Bee, come.” “Coming,” answered Radar. Spunky was growling at a bunch of bees clinging to a branch, just out of Spunky’s reach. “Know these guys?” “Please Radar, tell him you sent a message,” said one of the bee patrol, others interrupting. “We were patrolli...

A Basket Full of Magic Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter 7 - Sending a Message “Oh this is awful,” cried Abby.  “Our basket is hanging in the bushes right under their noses.  What if they find it?” “Can’t go back,” answered Spunky.  “Not yet.” “I can scout it out in the morning,” said Radar.  “See if they are gone.” Spunky gave himself a shake and freed up enough fur to...

A Basket Full of Magic Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter 6 - A Narrow Escape The next morning, Abby and Molly woke to a familiar voice. “Hey there!  Abby.  Molly.” “Radar!  Hiya Radar,” called Molly. “I’ve been worried about you since your tree crashed,” said Radar.  “I’m so glad I found you!” Spunky growled. “It’s okay Spunky.  This is Radar, a friend from the forest,”...

A Basket Full of Magic  Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter 5 - Magic Afoot “KOAD,” said Spunky.  Spunky read off the letters. Δခ𝛜ώ - K-O-A-D “Koad.  I wonder what that means?” asked Abby. Molly was already flipping pages in a Motch - English dictionary she found in the basket library. “K-O-A-D, Koad sounds like toad.  You’re right Abby, it does mean magic, but a special...

A Basket Full of Magic Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter 4 - Motch Magic Spunky scooped up Molly and Abby and put them on his back. “Let’s run and explore,” said Spunky.  “So fun.  So fun!” Spunky splashed and boinged along the river shore. “Hey what’s that?” asked Molly, pointing across the dead field. “The Ridge Bridge,” answered Spunky. “Oh we must go and explore,” i...

A Basket Full of Magic,  Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter 3 - New Friends, New Home “We’ll never catch him Abby,” sighed Molly.  “Let’s get out of the rain.” The two soaking wet cats curled up under the bushes. “Hey friends!” Spunky hollered back.  “Come.  Dry here.” Confused, Spunky went back to find his new friends.  They were fast asleep, a bundle of wet fur under t...

A Basket Full of Magic  Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter 2 - Thunderstorm Rescue Frightened, Molly and Abby stayed in their basket until later that afternoon. “We cannot hide here forever,” said Molly. “But what if that thing is waiting for us?” asked Abby. “We watched it zoom away and haven’t seen it come back,” said Molly.  “I’m going to look around outside.” Radar,...

A Basket Full of Magic Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice Written by Karen Backway Chapter One - An Attack <<PING>> rang the bicycle bell.  A bicycle basket sits high in an old crooked oak tree standing at the edge of the river.  It’s an odd spot for a bicycle basket. ///// “Look Abby!  Finally sunshine,” cheered Molly.  “It’s been three days of rain, wind and thunder.  I can’t wait to get o...

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