Angelina’s Chance To The Market

Once there lived a mouse called Angelina. She lived in Mouse City. Her friend called Alice was Angelina’s friend until Kindergarten to Grade 3. “Angel!” “Cried Alice for a short form.” “Yeah! “ Cried Angelina back. “I found great news!!” shouted Alice running in wiggles on the path to Angelina. “What is it? What is it!” said Angelina excitedly.

Angelina like hearing fun news. “Well, there’s a sale market selling all girls stuff! Plus they have toys, dolls, games and fun noisy drummer clowns and rattles for babies and for little girls like us!” shouted Alice waving the newspaper around Angelina’s eyes. “Wow! Let me see the newspaper!” said Angelina jumping up and down. “Yes!!!” said Alice and Angelina Jumping up and down and kept on saying yes.

“I can’t believe it! A day in a market without boys!!” said Angelina happily. “I know! Its fun!” said Alice in a jubilant and a gusto way. “Mother! I have got the greatest news for girls!” said Angelina while Alice was running with her to Angelina’s house. “What is it dear?” said Angelina’s mother Fiona. “Well we have a market in the middle of the city selling girl stuff only!” said Angelina. “Wow!” said Fiona. “Can I see if you’re making it true?” said Fiona tapping her table with her cooking spoon. “Here Auntie Fiona!” said Alice politely. “I guess so I will let you both go.

But Alice dear, ask your mum too before hitting the market. And kids use your bikes!” said Fiona. “I wonder if my mum will say yes?” asked Alice to Angelina. “I hope so!” said Angelina. The same thing happened to Alice’s mother. Her mother said yes so the two girls ran to their bikes at Alice’s gate and rode as fast as they could to the market. “Wow!” said Alice’s voice through the crowd of girls chattering. I remembered my mum giving me and you money.” Said Angelina happily. “Half a crown right?!” said Alice jumping round and round. “Yup I guess!” said Angelina.

“We should buy something for our mothers. “Said Alice. “Yeah!” said Angelina. “I am going to buy her a purse!” said Alice. “I am going to buy her a necklace and bracelet!” said Angelina. “Want to buy our stuff first? I want to buy my mother’s. Or than if I spend too much on my toy, I won’t have enough coins to buy my mother’s purse!” said Alice. “Your right! I will buy my mother’s stuff first.” Angelina agreed. Then they scattered to the shops to buy their stuff. Next they had quarter a crown now. “I should spend my whole coins on my toy!” said Angelina while she was walking with Alice down the road to the toy shop. “Maybe I would too!” said Alice happily.

Then they reached the toy shop. “That ballerina doll is so pretty!” said Alice. It was five coins. Alice had enough coins. “I would love to buy it!” said Alice as she took out from her purple purse five coins. She gave them to the shopkeeper. “I would love that princess music box! Said Angelina joy fully. It was five coins too. Angelina handed out five coins to the shopkeeper and the two girls held their toys and presents for their mothers in a pink plastic bag.

Then the both got to their bike and carefully handed down their plastic bags in their front basket. They did it carefully because they didn’t want their charming presents for their mothers to be broken. Then rode all the way home. Their mothers were so surprised and were really happy that they got their presents. Their mothers were also very happy they didn’t come late. “Well done dear!” said Alice’s and Angelina’s parents. Well, do you think they were good? If you did they are! How generous they are!

The Sparkling Forest

Chapter 1 : The Country

Once there lived three happy children. Mary, Ben and Cortina. They actually lived in a big noisy town but their Dad had got a new job in the country. “kids you may find the country a little boring for a while. I expect you might want to pack some great toys and nice clothes with you.” said Dad. “what? No way I will get to plant some flowers and have a garden!” said Mary. “And I shall’ have a new autumn vegetable salad. by planting vegetables in Mary's garden… if she minds.” said Cortina shyly. “well I’ll get a wonderful walk in the garden. It would be splendid!” said Ben merrily. “we will see then!” said Dad. “well Cortina I shall’ say you may be invited in my garden!

I really meant all of you! Blasted Mary to Cortina. “why thank you…” said Cortina quietly. A big van came and four big men helped Mum and Dad carry the luggage. "how long are we going to stay in the country?”said Ben to Mum. “about nearly forever until Dad has finished his work if you don’t mind.” answered mum to Ben’s question. “oh…” said Ben a bit sadly. “don’t worry my dear Ben, I thought you said you would have a splendid fun time!” said Mum to Ben. “yeah I will!” Ben just remembered and said to Mum. “ get in kids.

We would not like to be late!” said dad to Mary, Cortina and Ben. Broom pomp! Dad started the engine of his car and drove away. “I wonder if it will be long?”said Mary happily. “Dear Mary it won’t be that long because our house is near the country.” answered Mum back to Mary’s question. “Great and Splendid!” shouted Mary.

“Here we go to the country I shall’ have a garden! We shall’ get a penny in a day because we all work faster!” sang Mary in the car. “please stop singing Mary. It’s quite annoying.” said Cortina in a loud whisper. “sorry!” whispered Mary back to Cortina. “Here we are! The quiet Country.” said Dad happily. A man came and introduced itself and led the way to their new home. “wow!” said Cortina when everyone arrived to the house. “ Here’s your key sir.” said the man to Dad.

After that the man took a funny car and drove himself back to the station. “ Hey! Ben! Cortina! Look at our bedroom!” Called Mary to Cortina and Ben. “Wow!” said the three kids. “a big bed fitting three of us! A cupboard and splendid lamps!” shouted Ben excitedly. “yeah it is nice.” said Cortina smiling. “Kids! Time for breakfast! You don’t want it to be cold!” called Mum to Cortina Ben and Mary. “Coming Mum!” called back Ben. “Wow! Sausages and potatoes and scrambled egg!” Said Cortina hungrily. “where did you get these food Mum?” said Mary hungrily.

I quickly went out and I saw a food market. I bought lots of food and I still have ten pence.” explained Mum to the three hungry kids. “now have a nice breakfast or you’ll have a shorter time playing outside.” said mum in a hurry. “ Mum where are you going?” said Ben. “No dear no where. I’m just preparing a little snack for that you are going to have a little snack outside if you want.” said mum. “Splendid!” shouted Mary. “ can we go in to a faraway place?” said Cortina.

As you are all old enough. Ben’s nine, Mary’s eight and your seven.” said Mum to Cortina. Ding dong! “ oh gracious who could be here in this moment?” asked Mum to her kids. “I’ll open the door!” shouted Ben to Mum. “hello there!” came a sweet voice. She had curly black locks and green eyes.”Hi! I’m Lily. I live right next door. Now I know I’m going to be your next door friend!” Lily said in a sweet water wavy voice. “well hello there. I expect you must be six. You may play with my kids. Please wait outside.” said Mum kindly to Lily. “Well I am really six!” Said Lily in a wavy voice.

The Sparkling Forest

Chapter 2: Next Door Lily

“Hi! I’m Cortina!” said Cortina happily. “nice to meet you! I’m Mary!” said Mary cheerfully. “Hey there want to be friends? Name’s Ben.” Said Ben merrily. “Konichiwa!” Said Lily. “ so your Japanese?” said Cortina Shyly. “Yup!” said Lily back. “Come to my house and meet my family. You may get to try out Japanese food.” Said Lily in her rushing water voice. “We’ll see and ask our Mum” said Cortina happily. Bang! Went the door a bit loudly.

“Mum! Can we go to Lily’s house?” Called Cortina to Mum. “Sure but be back by afternoon ok!” called back mother. “Ok!” said the kids excitedly. “ did your Mum let you?” asked Lily. “ yup! She said we could be back until afternoon.” said Cortina. “Great!” said Lily in her loud wavy voice. “follow me to this path. If you see flowers please do not touch them. As the flowers are really sad today.” explained Lily to Cortina, Ben and Mary. Stomp Stomp!

Their footsteps became louder. “Here we are!” said Lily. “Please put your shoes on the rack and walk up the steps.” said Lily softly. “can I ring the bell?” said Mary. “A bell we don’t have a ball the hand bells are inside.” said Lily confused. “Oh…” said Mary in a giggly sort of voice. Knock knock! Lily knocked the door two times. “Hello there. You must be lily’s new friends. Come in.” said Lily’s mum sweetly. “wow!” said the three children Cortina, Mary and Ben. “Is it nice?” said Lily’s Dad and Mum nicely. “It’s… amazing!” said Cortina, Mary and Ben amazingly. “Please have a seat on the red or green cushions.” said a terribly cute voice. “ this is my little sister Snowey.” said Lily. “she’s so cute!” said Ben Kindly. “Oh No!” it’s afternoon already see you later guys!” said Cortina. “See you!” said Lily back.

“Quickly! Get our shoes and let’s go!” said Ben hurrying down the steps and nearly fell down. “ be careful Ben! Mind your step!” said Mary in a rush too. Then they ran past the lake and quickly ringed the bell on their house door and scattered in. “Kids what's the hurry?” said Mum. “we rushed…” said Cortina quietly. “Ok now kids have dinner.

I bought roast beef and mash potatoes.” said Mum relaxed. “Yum!” said Cortina, Ben and Mary hungrily. Munch Crunch! They ate until they were all full! Ding dong! The bell went on the door. “that’s Dad.” “Hello sweetie!” said Dad to Mum. “ hello Cortina ,Mary and Ben!”said Dad hugging them. “ here’s dinner sweetie.” said Mum to Dad. “Yum!” said Dad. “Good Kids. You are able to watch TV tonight” said Mum. “Yay!” said the three children happily. “Lets watch Danni And Sarah show!” said Mary. “Sure!” said Cortina and Ben. After the show the three kids were very sleepy. Three of them slipped in their pajama's and got into bed. Cortina was the youngest so she slept in the middle. Joe read a bedtime story and Mary told Cortina a story.

After that they were all sleeping in the magical dream of nights. Next day mother got another yummy meal for breakfast and Cortina, Mary and Ben went out to the Forest and explored having a picnic outside. “Great! A picnic outside!” shouted the three children happily.

The Sparkling Forest

Chapter 3: Picnic Outside

“let’s explore in the forest!” said Cortina shyly. “sure!” said Ben and Mary. The three ran and ran until they reached the forest. “it’s just like the tree’s are telling secrets to each other!” said Mary. wisha wisha wisha. Then they spread their picnic mat and ate sandwiches and lemonade. “yummy yummy!” said Ben in a hungry voice. “what's that noise? It’s in the bushes!” said Mary quietly. “hide behind this tree trunk!” whispered Cortina.

The three kids scrambled behind the tree trunk, and watched and watched… then stared. Then ten toadstools popped out and grew so fast. “Look!” said Ben in a loud whisper. Then ten elves went and had a meeting. “wow!” said Mary in a whisper. Suddenly, an elf got out some silver dust from his pocket and spread it all over a little spot of grass. Then a enormous toadstool grew and one by one the elves rode a funny lift up to the topmost of the toadstool.

Each elf went in a curved door and had a rest in their couches. “wow! You saw that guys?” said Ben excitedly. “yes!” said the two girls Cortina and Mary. Ben whistled five times. Then out of a rabbit hole came a rabbit. “excuse me?” said the rabbit in a low sort of voice. Then the three children ran out took their picnic basket and said hi to the rabbit. “what do you want. I’m Mr. Whiskers. And if you whistle five times your calling me.” he said grumpily. “sorry… we didn’t mean too. I didn’t know that and I whistled five times. I’m so sorry.” said Ben. “I take your apology. Thank you and bye.” said the rabbit in his low voice again. “ I guess I was being a bit nosey…” said Ben sadly. “ don’t worry Ben. His just a rabbit.” said Cortina kindly. “Your right.” said Ben a bit happier.

Then after that problem, Mary said a bit nosily, “lets climb the giant toadstool!” “let’s try it!” said Ben “ok then” said Cortina quietly. They rode the funny lift up and knocked a pretty pink door. Then the door opened and a pretty Fair fairy said “nice to meet you! My name is Silky!” said the fairy. “hi!” said the three kids. “my name’s Ben that’s Cortina and this is Mary.” said Ben.

“ why is your name called silky?” asked Mary to Silky. “ well my hair is long and silky that’s why my name was silky. Another reason is because I love sowing clothes made of silk.” explained Silky to Mary. “Cool!” said Mary. “I could give you a tour if you want?” said Silky shyly. “sure!” said Ben. “follow me and I’ll introduce you to my best friend Fred.” said Silky leading the way. Then silky knocked a blue door. Then out came an elf. “hi Fred! Here are my new friends! Mary, Ben and Cortina.” said Silky.

“Hey there guys! Come in and have some Roll Pops.” said Fred in a west sort of voice. “What are Roll Pops?” asked Cortina to Fred. “have one and see!” said Fred. “then Cortina tasted one and POP! Went in her mouth and barbeque sauce got out and spread all over in Cortina’s mouth! “WOW!” said Cortina amazed. “Found out why it name’s like that and what it means?” said Fred. “yeah!” said Cortina talking with her mouth full. “Bye Fred!” said Silky and the others. “my next best friend is called Perry.

She is a fairy like me to!” said Silky getting on the funny lift. Cortina, Ben and Mary followed in the lift and Silky said down second floor. The lift went down second floor and Silky knocked on a white door. And out came a pretty fair lady with cherry colored hair and white frosting highlights. “ hi there! Perry let me introduce you to my three new friends called Ben, Cortina and Mary.” said Silky. “Come in and have some cherry pies.” said Perry. “the four went in and oh it was wonderful! The cherry pies were splendid!

The Sparkling Forest

Chapter 4: Such a lovely day

“Ben, Mary and Cortina, do you want to see my friend?” said Perry. “Sure!” said the three kids. “follow me and I lead you.” said Perry merrily. Then Perry led them to a yellow door. It had a sign that said ring doorbell don’t knock. “please don’t knock. The knocker will never let go of you because he thinks all girls are all pretty.” said Perry warning everyone.

“gosh! That’s a loving knocker!” said Ben giggling. Perry ringed the doorbell and waited. “hello there! My Perry, you look gorgeous today! Come in with your friends.” said Perry’s friend the boy fairy. “why thank you Peter.” said Perry thankfully. “have some Tea.” said Peter kindly to everyone. “why is the tea blue?” said Cortina puzzled. “why you see the tea contains blue milk from a bluchin cow. It is a mysterious name but soon you’ll get used to it.” explained Peter to everyone. “why Peter here are my friends. Silky, Mary, Cortina and Ben.

These four are new to you but Silky is my best friend and Ben, Mary and Cortina are new to this place. Silky is giving them a big tour around.” said Perry chatting a lot. “I am so sorry, Silky Perry and Peter, we have to go back to our home in our little cottage. We really enjoyed the tour Silky. Can you help us lead the way down the giant toadstool?” asked Cortina a bit sadly that she enjoyed everything very much. “sure! Bye Perry and Peter!” said Silky. Then down they went on the first floor of the toadstool. “here we are. I am just to say goodbye here’s a map to show you everywhere. Now bye!” said Silky as the three kids walked away. Then the three told their mother everything. “well Dad called and said he heard about a forest and it was called The Sparkling Forest. You must have been through it then!” said mother surprised.

Ding Dong! Went the bell. “yay! It’s Dad!” said Mary. “hello dear! And hello Ben Cortina and Mary.” said Dad to everyone. Ding Dong! Went the bell again. “now this must be Lily.” said Mum. “I’ll open the door!” said Mary. “hello!” said Lily waving. “hi Lily!” said Mary. “come in.” said Cortina happily. Lily’s the name. hello! Is this your Dad and Mum?” asked Lily. “yeah.” said Ben. “nice to meet you.” said Dad in Japanese. “you know Japanese?” said Lily surprised. “yes” said Dad smiling. “cool I am Cortina, Mary and Ben’s friend next door.

I wanted to bring my little sister Snowey, but my mum said no I couldn’t she was still young. She was five years old.” said Lily in Japanese. “oh” said Dad. “Mum what’s for dinner?” said Ben. “broccoli with sauce and spaghetti. “Yum!” said Cortina, Mary, Ben and Lily. “you may have some tonight. Your our guest!” said Dad to Lily. “Yum yum yum!” said Lily hungrily. Then the four kids ate until their Mum said stop. “Excuse me Ben’s Mum my Mum said I’m sleeping with you tonight.” said Lily shyly.

“Ben! You’re the oldest please give space for Lily on the bed okay?” said Mum to Ben. “yeah!” said Ben having a broccoli full in his mouth. “here is my stuff. I’ll be staying here for two days I suppose.” said Lily. “okay.” said Mum. “Bedtime kids!” said Mum. “follow me Lily, to our room.” said Cortina leading the way. “leave your bag here.” said Mary. The four managed to take a bath one by one. They slipped in their pajamas and went to bed. “the bed is actually fit for five people but anyway hop in the bed.” said Ben. Ben told Lily a story and Mary told Cortina a story. At eight o’clock everyone was fast asleep.

The Sparkling Forest

Chapter 5: Lily got a shock

The very next day everyone woke up early. Cortina even though she was the youngest she always woke up early. Cortina woke up the earliest. Then Ben after that Lily and last Mary. “kids! Time for breakfast! Quickly change or the breakfast will be cold!” called mum to Lily, Cortina, Mary and Ben. “coming!” called Mary back. “wow! Cortina’s Mum where did you get these food!

I should tell my mother where!” said Lily hungrily and amazed. “well… I went out on last Thursday and I saw a little market past the train station. And it might be quite far but I managed it and it was a food market and food was just under five pence! So I bought many things in the morning at three o’clock.” explained Mum to Lily. “wow!” please give me your phone number please?” asked Lily politely. “sure here I’ll write it down and you copy it on this note. Scribble! Went Lily’s pencil really fast. Crunch!

The four kids ate and ate. “Mum can all of us including Lily go to the Sparkling Forest and have a picnic?” asked Cortina. “sure but be careful girls and Ben.” said Mum warning them. “Lily is a new guest so Lily might get lost! So be good three of you. Lily make sure they don’t lose you okay? And just call me auntie Fiona. Okay kids see you and here is your basket. Be careful!” said Mum calling them and waving goodbye. “sure!” said the four kids and ran down the path. Cortina explained all about the forest and told her that no one should no. Except Cortina, Ben and Mary, and our Mum and Dad.

[Sorry! It will be continue in The Strange Visitor Part 2!]

The Juice

Mum, how about now? Not now hon. She doesn’t care about the juice…. HMPH! I guess

I will do one myself…. MUM!!!! Yes sweetie I am busy in the kitchen. Please can you be a bit quiet? But mum!! OK! For the last moment yes? Can I have your A4 sheets of paper and your A5 sheets of paper? Well… hon I will let you, but if I see lodes of them in the bin which you are ment to be wasting, NO MORE! Ok mum! CIAO! Lets write to Caitlyn.

Dear Caitlyn, I have a note that at my backyard garden there will be a juice. I have to tell you, toys, books and extra food are allowed. But only for special moments. Please remember to bring back your stuff if not, things will be sent to the owner on school days. If owner isn’t here then put in cubby. Sincerely noted by Jessie McCarthy.

And so I will do this to the rest. About 28 people altogether. MUM! Yes hon for the last TIMME!! Can you prepare a barbecue in the backyard garden? Ok jess. But I and dad will allow you that by you cleaning the backyard garden and garage. If you past this test we will help if you tell us all about it. DEAL MUM!

YES! A Juice of my own!! I cannot wait! JES! YES MUM! IF THE PARTY WANTS TO START SOON CLEAN THE BACK GARDEN AND THE GARAGE! YES MUM! Prepare the clothes and food…. I will think about that, by the way time to start my cleaning! [AFTER SCHOOL ALREADY] Mum the party’s starting tomorrow.

Dear hon I and mum want to know what is this all about? Well… I want to make a JUICE of my own…. Yeah and then hon? Wellll… a juice needs food and music and lodes of fun and I….. yes sweetie yes? I WANT TO HAVE A PARTY AND PEOPLE ALTOGETHER IS 28!! [CRYING] oh sweetie, is it because I didn’t care about it?

Yeah….hawhaw… L oh sweetie no no… we just pretended look at the front garden and you will see. Have you sent the invitations? No… ok good. Now come hon let me show you. Tap tap….. The doors knocking! I will get it! Wow!!! My friends my granny pappy! Thank you soooo much mum and dad!!!