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Storytime with Gramma RachelThe Lost Dragon Chapter 13, 14 and 15The Lost Dragon
Read by Rachel Anderice
Written by Karen Backway
Chapter 13 - Introductions
Chapter 14 - Returning Home
Chapter 15 - The Pit Meadow
2024-04-2217 minStorytime with Gramma RachelThe Lost Dragon Chapter 10, 11 and 12The Lost Dragon
Read by Rachel Anderice
Written by Karen Backway
Chapter 10 - Searching
Chapter 11 - Miss Spunky
Chapter 12 - A New Alliance2024-04-1915 minStorytime with Gramma RachelThe Lost Dragon Chapter 7, 8 and 9The Lost Dragon Chapter
Read by Rachel Anderice
Written by Karen Backway
Chapter 7 - Lift Off
Chapter 8 - Finding Home
Chapter 9 - The Adventure Continues
2024-04-1516 minStorytime with Gramma RachelThe Lost Dragon Chapter 4, 5 and 6The Lost Dragon
Read by Rachel Anderice
Written by Karen Backway
Chapter 4 - A Chance Meeting
Chapter 5 - About Firorapts
Chapter 6 - Relearning to Fly2024-04-1118 minStorytime with Gramma RachelThe Lost Dragon Chapter 1, 2 and 3The Lost Dragon
Read by Rachel Anderice
Written by Karen Backway
Chapter 1 - Unexpected Freedom
Chapter 2 - A Dream Adventure
Chapter 3 - Alone2024-04-0815 minStorytime with Gramma RachelImposters? Maybe Chapter 19, 20 and 21Imposters? Maybe
Read by Rachel Anderice
Written by Karen Backway
Chapter 19 - Dabbling in Magic
Chapter 20 - A Librarian Update
Chapter 21 - Undoing What was Done2024-04-0118 minStorytime with Gramma RachelImposters? Maybe Chapters 16, 17 and 18Imposters? Maybe
Read by Rachel Anderice
Written by Karen Backway
Chapter 16 - A Reunion
Chapter 17 - Into The Library
Chapter 18 - Trusting Your Friends2024-03-2916 minStorytime with Gramma RachelImposters? Maybe Chapter 13, 14 and 15Imposters? Maybe
Read by Rachel Anderice
Written by Karen Backway
Chapter 13 - Time For Sleep
Chapter 14 - Oakley
Chapter 15 - The Library Tree2024-03-2516 minStorytime with Gramma RachelImposters? Maybe Chapter 10, 11 and 12Imposters? Maybe
Read by Rachel Anderice
Written by Karen Backway
Chapter 10 - Meeting Creamie
Chapter 11 - A Cruel Spell
Chapter 12 - Crossing the River2024-03-2116 minStorytime with Gramma RachelImposters? Maybe Chapter 7, 8 and 9Imposters? Maybe
Read by Rachel Anderice
Written by Karen Backway
Chapter 7 - Splitting Up
Chapter 8 - Meeting Thor
Chapter 9 - Catching Up2024-03-1819 minStorytime with Gramma RachelImposters? Maybe Chapter 4, 5 and 6Imposters? Maybe
Read by Rachel Anderice
Written by Karen Backway
Chapter 4 - An Expertise
Chapter 5 - The Search Begins
Chapter 6 - Along the Ridge Bridge2024-03-1417 minStorytime with Gramma RachelImposters? Maybe Chapters 1, 2 and 3Imposters? Maybe
Read by Rachel Anderice
Chapter 1 - A Spell is Cast
Chapter 2 - Feeling Unwell
Chapter 3 - Sisters2024-03-1114 minStorytime with Gramma RachelRuckus and Rufus Chapter 18Ruckus and Rufus
Read by Rachel Anderice
Written by Karen Backway
Chapter 18 - The Final Fight2024-03-0410 minStorytime with Gramma RachelRuckus and Rufus Chapter 16 and 17Ruckus and Rufus
Read by Rachel Anderice
Written by Karen Backway
Chapter 16 - Escaping the Pit
Chapter 17 - To The Champlain Hills Lookout
2024-02-2913 minStorytime with Gramma RachelRuckus and Rufus Chapter 13, 14 and 15Ruckus and Rufus
Read by Rachel Anderice
Written by Karen Backway
Chapter 13 - Into the Tunnels
Chapter 14 - Lost in the Tunnels
Chapter 15 - A Family Reunion
2024-02-2618 minStorytime with Gramma RachelRuckus and Rufus Chapter 10, 11 and 12Ruckus and Rufus
Read by Rachel Anderice
Written by Karen Backway
Chapter 10 - Spot the Dots
Chapter 11 - Alone Again
Chapter 12 - An Escape2024-02-2217 minStorytime with Gramma RachelRuckus and Rufus Chapter 7, 8 and 9Ruckus and Rufus
Read by Rachel Anderice
Written by Karen Backway
Chapter 7 - Overcoming Fears
Chapter 8 - At The Beaver Dam
Chapter 9 - Brothers and Best Friends2024-02-1912 minStorytime with Gramma RachelRuckus and Rufus Chapter 4, 5 and 6Ruckus and Rufus
Chapter 4 - A Problem That Needs a Solution
Chapter 5 - Belonging
Chapter 6 - Drop and Roll2024-02-1511 minStorytime with Gramma RachelRuckus and Rufus Chapter 1, 2 and 3Ruckus and Rufus
Read by Rachel Anderice
Written by Karen Backway
Chapter 1 - Lost Kittens
Chapter 2 - Adoptive Tomcat
Chapter 3 - Exploring2024-02-1218 minStorytime with Gramma RachelA Reluctant Adventurer Chapter 16 and 17A Reluctant Adventurer
Read by Rachel Anderice
Written By Karen Backway
Chapter 16 - A Plan to relocate
Chapter 17 - A Marvelously Fun Project2024-02-0814 minStorytime with Gramma RachelA Reluctant Adventurer Chapter 13, 14 and 15A Reluctant Adventurer
Read By Rachel Anderice
Written by Karen Backway
Chapter 13 - Tunnels
Chapter 14 - An Enchanting Voice
Chapter 15 - Finding the Sloth Community
Chapter 16 - A Plan to Relocate2024-02-0516 minStorytime with Gramma RachelA Reluctant Adventurer Chapter 10, 11 and 12A Reluctant Adventurer
Read by Rachel Anderice
Written by Karen Backway
Chapter 10 - A Hidden Village
Chapter 11 - Finding a Friend
Chapter 12 - An Accidental Spell2024-02-0113 minStorytime with Gramma RachelA Reluctant Adventurer Chapter 7, 8 and 9A Reluctant Adventurer
Read by Rachel Anderice
Written by Karen Backway
Chapter 7 - Bored Boars
Chapter 8 - Around the Beaver Pond
Chapter 9 - A Flat Rock Trail2024-01-2913 minStorytime with Gramma RachelA Reluctant Adventurer Chapter 4, 5 and 6A Reluctant Adventurer
Read By Rachel Anderice
Written By Karen Backway
Chapter 4 - A Reluctant Adventure
Chapter 5 - A Thirsty Grump
Chapter 6 - A Bit of an Argument
2024-01-2515 minStorytime with Gramma RachelA Reluctant Adventurer Chapter 1, 2 and 3A Reluctant Adventurer
Read by Rachel Anderice
Written By Karen Backway
Chapter 1 - Searching for The Silverthread Trail
Chapter 2 - Meeting Wallow
chapter 3 - Trying to Help2024-01-2213 minStorytime with Gramma RachelSnatched Chapter 16 and 17Snatched
Read by Rachel Anderice
Written by Karen Backway
Chapter 16 - A Furry Tumble
Chapter 17 - Celebrations2024-01-1511 minStorytime with Gramma RachelSnatched Chapter 13, 14 and 15Snatched
Read by Rachel Anderice
Written by Karen Backway
Chapter 13 - A Change in Plan
Chapter 14 - An Unexpected Turn of Events
Chapter 15 - The tunnel Escape2024-01-1117 minStorytime with Gramma RachelSnatched Chapter 10, 11 and 12Snatched
Read by Rachel Anderice
Written by Karen Backway
Chapter 10 - Magic Secrets
Chapter 11 - A Plan is Hatched
Chapter 12 - Unseen Spell2024-01-0816 minStorytime with Gramma RachelSnatched Chapter 7, 8 and 9Snatched
Read By Rachel Anderice
Written by Karen Bakcway
Chapter 7 - A Tumble
Chapter 8 - Another Clue
Chapter 9 - Reunited2024-01-0415 minStorytime with Gramma RachelSnatched Chapter 4, 5, and 6Snatched
Read by Rachel Anderice
Written by Karen Backway
Chapter 4 - A Plea For Help
Chapter 5 - North
Chapter 6 - A Clue2024-01-0113 minStorytime with Gramma RachelSnatched Chapter 1, 2, and 3Snatched
Read by Rachel Anderice
Written by Karen Backway
Chapter 1 - A Chance Meeting
Chapter 2 - Sharing Adventures
Chapter 3 - Snatched2023-12-3115 minStorytime with Gramma RachelEric and The Fox Chapter 19 and 20Eric and The Fox
Chapter 19 - A Noisy Reunion
Chapter 20 - A Secret Talent
Written by Karen Backway
Read by Rachel Anderice
Unable to contain herself, Sylvie burst out from behind the rocks the moment she saw Eric and Lucas in the open field. She bounced along joyfully then she stopped suddenly, terrified.
“What’s the matter?” Eric called out to her. Bounding straight for her was a badger claws out ready to swat.
With a great leap, Eric lunged forward. Lucas slipped off his back, just...2023-09-0712 minStorytime with Gramma RachelEric and The Fox Chapter 17 and 18Eric and The Fox
Chapter 17 - Attack and Escape
Chapter 18 - Surprise Catapults
Written by Karen Backway
Read by Rachel Anderice
“Why didn’t you share your fur with us before? My goodness what a treat that would have been,” complained Sylvie teasing Eric. “Now we are almost home.”
“Next adventure perhaps,” answered Eric with a chuckle. “I’m afraid I’m fresh out at the moment.”
“It was very kind of Mama Bear to escort us this far, wasn’t it?” asked Sylvie.
“Most kind of her for sure,”...2023-09-0412 minStorytime with Gramma RachelEric and The Fox Chapter 15 and 16Eric and The Fox
Chapter 15 - Meeting Mama Bear
Chapter 16 - A Hike to The Champlain Lookout
Written by Karen Backway
Read by Rachel Anderice
“Well done, Eric! Well done,” said Lucas when the group finally slowed to a trot. “As for the rest of you, please, be mindful, we are in The Champlain Hills. Assume serious danger is everywhere. I must admit though, that was quite the fox fight. I've never witnessed a Vix and a Tod defend their pup.”
“Spunky taught us how to set up an alcove av...2023-08-3109 minStorytime with Gramma RachelEric and The Fox Chapter 13 and 14Eric 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. Badgers up ahead coming this way,” said Lucas calmly. “It might be a good idea to hide my fox frie...2023-08-2811 minStorytime with Gramma RachelEric and The Fox Chapter 11 and 12Eric 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,” Eric accepted this praise as graciously as he knew how. “Is there a way off the island that does n...2023-08-2414 minStorytime with Gramma RachelEric and The Fox Chapter 9 and 10Eric 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 the prisoners. The badger was berating the poor little ferret, who was cowering and apo...2023-08-2110 minStorytime with Gramma RachelEric and The Fox Chapter 7 and 8Eric 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.
“Well, well, he is not a bad climber afterall,” said Mello. “I can see he has som...2023-08-1711 minStorytime with Gramma RachelEric and The Fox Chapter 5 and 6Eric 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, a tumble into those rapids over the rocks would have been a problem,” Eric agreed.
“Please stick your paw in this muck, Sylvie...2023-08-1409 minStorytime with Gramma RachelEric and The Fox - Chapter 3 and 4Eric 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, like Shine, couldn't help but chuckle.
“Looks like strawberry swirls with l...2023-08-1008 minStorytime with Gramma RachelEric and The Fox Chapter 1 and 2Eric 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 looked up very sadly, unable to speak, tears streaming past her whiskers.
“Oh...2023-08-0712 minStorytime with Gramma RachelThe Dusk Howler Chapter 17 and 18The 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 if by command the ground started to shake, thunder rumbled as storm c...2023-07-3113 minStorytime with Gramma RachelThe Dusk Howler Chapter 15 and 16The 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 knocked them down into the forest gully,” Emmie sob...2023-07-2715 minStorytime with Gramma RachelThe Dusk Howler Chapter 13 and 14The 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,” whispered Daniel to Thomas, members of The Valley Council. “I knew they looked suspicious.”
...2023-07-2413 minStorytime with Gramma RachelThe Dusk Howler Chapter 11 and 12The 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 angry with us?” Emmie asked Jake. “We didn’t hurt Charles intentionally.”
“And we fixed his injury too,” said Ella. ...2023-07-2014 minStorytime with Gramma RachelThe Dusk Howler Chapter 9 and 10The 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’s part of The Champ lain Ridges, isn't it?”
“I guess, we never really saw t...2023-07-1710 minStorytime with Gramma RachelThe Dusk Howler Chapter 7 and 8The 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 rules,” said Emmie.
“We should head home before we are missed,”...2023-07-1313 minStorytime with Gramma RachelThe Dusk Howler Chapter 5 and 6The 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 Champlain Ridge pointing out possible problems we could bump up against, if we...2023-07-1012 minStorytime with Gramma RachelThe Dusk Howler, Chapter 3 and 4The 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 Shine. “Four kids!”
“Yes yes, four. Two and two,” said Billy excitedly. “Two boys, two girls. ...2023-07-0613 minStorytime with Gramma RachelThe Dusk Howler Chapter 1 and 2The 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 along the ridge. That would be fantastic!”
“Emmie was up on t...2023-07-0313 minStorytime with Gramma RachelA Time Mess - Chapter 15, 16 and 17Chapter 15 - A Little Confusion
Chapter 16 - A Magical Match
Chapter 17 - The Tiffs and The Riffs
Written By Karen Backway
Read By Rachel Anderice2023-06-1515 minStorytime with Gramma RachelA Time Mess - Chapter 13 and 14Chapter 13 - Back in Time
Chapter 14 - Two Timelines
Written By Karen Backway
Read By Rachel Anderice2023-06-1210 minStorytime with Gramma RachelA Time Mess Chapter 11 and 12Chapter 11 - A Potential Plan
Chapter 12 - Off to Meet The Rizzers
Written By Karen Backway
Read By Rachel Anderice
2023-06-0810 minStorytime with Gramma RachelA Time Mess - Chapter 9 and 10Chapter 9 - Tinkering With Magic
Chapter 10 - Overruled
Written by Karen Backway
Read by Rachel Anderice2023-06-0513 minStorytime with Gramma RachelA Time Mess - Chapter 7 and 8Chapter 7 - Sparkle's Secret
Chapter 8 - Some Necessary Advice
Written by Karen Backway
Read by Rachel Anderice2023-06-0111 minStorytime with Gramma RachelA Time Mess - Chapter 5 and 6Chapter 5 - A Puzzle
Chapter 6 - The Rizzer
Written By Karen Backway
Read By Rachel Anderice2023-05-2911 minStorytime with Gramma RachelA Time Mess - Chapter 3 and 4Chapter 3 - Grumpy Voices
Chapter 4 - A Possible Problem
Written By Karen Backway
Read By Rachel Anderice2023-05-2509 minStorytime with Gramma RachelA Time Mess, Chapter 1 and 2A Time Mess
Chapter 1 - A Short Unexpected Adventure
Chapter 2 - In The Gully
Written by Karen Backway
Read by Rachel Anderice
2023-05-2212 minStorytime with Gramma RachelChapter 16 - A SurpriseBubbles 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 set,” explained Mama Owl. “Galen has been watching and reporting in. We heard when you met Billy, whe...2023-05-1907 minStorytime with Gramma RachelChapter 15 - A Rumble ArrivesBubbles 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,” interrupted Billy. “Reunions aside, we still have a situation to deal with. There are some stunned and confused badgers an...2023-05-1705 minStorytime with Gramma RachelChapter 14 - Catapults and a Beautiful LightBubbles 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 clattered over the ridge.
“Clarissa, do you know the way to Mama Bear?” asked Moon, wasting no time for introductions.
“Well of...2023-05-1506 minStorytime with Gramma RachelChapter 13 - Gathering FriendsBubbles 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 well, though they don’t always follow instructions. We have two huge rather mucky golden-cream colored dogs wit...2023-05-1205 minStorytime with Gramma RachelChapter 12 - Gotcha!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 always this stubborn?” Billy asked Spunky.
“No, not at all,” he answer...2023-05-1005 minStorytime with Gramma RachelChapter 11 - Meeting MoonBubbles 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 friends. A great big golden-cream colored dog trotted up the tunnel shortly after your howl,” explained Billy. “I suspect h...2023-05-0807 minStorytime with Gramma RachelChapter 10 - A Sticky TrapBubbles 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 will need another approach this time. None of us have that talent,” said Billy.
By the time they clim...2023-05-0505 minStorytime with Gramma RachelChapter 9 - Some Goat ExpertiseBubbles 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. Something strange is going on far up river, far beyond The Champlain Gate. I've not seen the river this low fo...2023-05-0307 minStorytime with Gramma RachelChapter 8 - Meeting Mama BearBubbles 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, soothing and healing, a purple stain already forming.
“What is this, what is this?” asked Billy. “Kittens on a cl...2023-05-0105 minStorytime with Gramma RachelChapter 7 - A Slightly Clumsy Mountain GoatBubbles 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 drop at the edge of a ravine.
“Oh my. I will scout it out,” said Radar and he buzzed awa...2023-04-2806 minStorytime with Gramma RachelChapter 6 - A Returned HowlBubbles 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,” answered Molly.
“When did you hear the howl?” asked Spunky.
“Late afternoo...2023-04-2605 minStorytime with Gramma RachelChapter 5 - A Dangerous CrossingBubbles 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 way, Molly and Abby following behind Spunky. They followed the ridge as it wound down to the river.
A...2023-04-2405 minStorytime with Gramma RachelChapter 4 - Escaping BadgersBubbles 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 gathered a floppy ear in her muddy paws and whispered, “I love you Spunky, please come home.”
S...2023-04-2106 minStorytime with Gramma RachelChapter 3 - An Adventure BeginsBubbles 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 Spunky this morning?” asked Molly.
“He has run off,” added Abby in tears.
“Goodness, why would Spunky run of...2023-04-1906 minStorytime with Gramma RachelChapter 2 - A Haunting HowlBubbles 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. “The Lost Field is beautiful now and many new neighbors have moved in along the new river. A fox famil...2023-04-1705 minStorytime with Gramma RachelChapter 1 - Butterflies and BubblesBubbles and Lost Dreams
Read by Rachel Lynn Anderice
Written by Karen Backway
Chapter 1 - Butterflies and Bubbles
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.
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Abby just loved pinging the bicycle bell, it had such a lovely ping-ring. It’s a beautiful morning-up.
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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 winding river, the newly formed Twin Rainbows Ri...2023-04-1204 minStorytime with Gramma RachelChapter 18 - CelebrationsA Basket Full of Magic
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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 Quillza. Even The Queen Bee joined in the celebrations.
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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 as you can. Do not do anything until I say buttercup.”
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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.
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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 Quillza,” answered Molly.
“Honey defeats The Quillza. How?” asked Abby.
“No idea,” answered Molly. “Hopefully Radar or Mama O...2023-04-0306 minStorytime with Gramma RachelChapter 14 - Freeing AbbyA Basket Full of Magic
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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 and Radar met the others of the bee patrol.
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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.
“What could that mean?” asked Molly.
“You get lost,” said Spunky.
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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 the forest before we met you,” argued Molly.
“They sniff it,” said Spunky.
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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 porcupine tornados are called The Quillza,” said Mama Owl. “I have never known them to come into the forest before.”...2023-03-2406 minStorytime with Gramma RachelChapter 10 - Meeting BizzieA Basket Full of Magic
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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 anymore,” said Radar. “Magic is afoot and so far, it’s in our favour.”
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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 Molly, looking up at the daylight. “Water is dripping from that hole.”...2023-03-2003 minStorytime with Gramma RachelChapter 8 - Attacked AgainA Basket Full of Magic
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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 patrolling downriver.”
“Past the waterfalls.”
“We came when we got your message.”
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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 keep the cave comfy-cozy warm. Spunky kept watch through the night. It was quiet, except fo...2023-03-1505 minStorytime with Gramma RachelChapter 6 - A Narrow EscapeA Basket Full of Magic
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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,” said Molly, introducing Radar.
“Is our tree ruined?” asked Abby.
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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 kind of magic,” said Molly. “Magic you can only share with your friends.”
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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,” insisted Molly.
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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 the nearby bushes.
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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.”
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Chapter One - An Attack
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.
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“Look Abby! Finally sunshine,” cheered Molly. “It’s been three days of rain, wind and thunder. I can’t wait to get outside and explore the forest now that spring has arrived.”
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