Archer's Quest by Linda Sue Park

Author:Linda Sue Park [Park, Linda Sue]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

7. The Turtle Bridge

"There was once a very fortunate king," Archie began. "Not only did he have a vast kingdom to rule, but he had been blessed with five healthy sons."

"Your father," Kevin whispered.

Archie raised his eyebrows. "No, not my father," he said. "Chu-mong's father. Remember, I am telling the story as someone else." Then he frowned. "And do not interrupt. A good story is like a waterfall. Cutting off its flow can lead to an unwelcome silence."

"Sorry," Kevin said.

Archie stared straight ahead for a moment, then continued. "Five healthy sons, yes. But the king was troubled. A fortuneteller had foretold that the youngest son would one day be a great ruler. This was not in the way of things; the king wished for his eldest son to succeed him one day. So the king tried to have this youngest son killed. But each time, friendly beasts came to the baby's aid. In the end, the king let him live—closely watched by his guards.

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