Jack opened his eyes. The sun was setting beyond the woods. No time atall had passed in Frog Creek. Welcome back, said a soft, lovely voice. Morgan le Fay was in the magic tree house. Morgan! cried Annie. She threw her arms aroundthe enchantress. Jac...
Finally, the hugging and crying and laughing dieddown. The villagers started walking back to theirhuts. Jack and Annie followed Boka, Kama, and theirparents. We felt the ground shaking, said Boka and Kama'sfather. We knew a big wave might follow!Jack...
Run, Annie! Jack screamed. The water drew away from the beach, and a loudhissing sound came from the sea. Suddenly fish flopped on the bare sand! Annie threw down her board and ran. She grabbedJack's hand as she ran by him. Jack grabbed Boka'shand, a...
Jack had to find out more about tsunamis quickly. He read as fast as he could: A tsunami can strike a few hours--or a fewminutes!--after an earthquake. It depends on thestrength of the earthquake and where it took place. After earthquakes, it is safe...
Jack! cried Annie. She ran to him. Are youokay?Jack just nodded. He put on his wet glasses. He feltshaky and mad at himself. I never should have triedto stand! he thought. Kama picked up Jack's surfboard from the shallowwater and brought it over to h...
Boka looked at Jack and grinned. Ready? heasked. I'm ready! said Annie. Where do we get oursurfboards?Down there, said Kama. She pointed to a rockypath that led to the beach. Let's go, said Annie. Annie, Boka, and Kama started down the path. Jackfoll...
Jack heard pounding noises. He imagined Boka andKama were building a ship. He opened his eyes. Only he and Annie were still inthe hut. A piece of cloth covered the doorway. Jacksat up and shook Annie. Wake up! he said. She opened her eyes. I think th...
Aloha, said Jack and Annie. Where did you come from? a pretty womanasked. Frog-- Annie started. But Jack broke in. From over the mountains, hesaid quickly. He pointed at the mountains looming inthe distance. We are glad you have come to visit us, the...
Jack opened his eyes. A gentle wind brushedagainst his skin. It smelled sweet and fresh. Annie looked out the window. Nice! she said. Jack looked out, too. The tree house had landed ontop of a tall palm tree. The palm tree was at the edgeof a flowery...
Jack and Annie were sitting on their porch, readingbooks. Jack was reading about gorillas. Annie wasreading about Pilgrims. Suddenly Annie closed her book. She looked up intothe sunset. Hey! Annie said with a smile. Jack looked over at her. Its back!...