Driftwood by Cathy Cassidy

Author:Cathy Cassidy
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Juvenile Fiction, Children's Books, Bullying, Children's, Music, Genres & Styles, Friendship, Nursery Rhymes
ISBN: 9780141320212
Publisher: PUFFIN
Published: 2005-09-27T08:45:29.279000+00:00

I knew the twins weren’t shy about speaking their mind so I was a bit nervous about what they might say when Theo’s tale was finished. One look at their faces told me I had nothing to worry about. Their eyes were shining and it was clear they were spellbound by the story.

“That was fantastic!” Makayla said. “It must be incredible to be able to touch something and know all about it that way.”

Theo smiled and his head turned toward her, even though he couldn’t see her face. “I consider it a rare and wonderful gift. Never had it as a young fellow. It’s only in the last few years that I’ve been able to feel the story from a piece of driftwood in my hands.”

“Well, it’s amazing!” Mackenzie said.

It struck me that the twins’ voices sounded a lot like they had the day they talked to my mom about her paintings. They were breathless and excited, as if they’d made the greatest discovery of their lives. And even though it seemed like a girl thing, I couldn’t help thinking it must be fun to go around being that enthusiastic about stuff. No wonder they remember so many things—it all matters to them.

“Little Spear should have known he could never trust a coyote,” Makayla said suddenly. She sounded cross about it, which almost made me laugh.

“The coyote was pretending to be his friend,” I reminded her. “Little Spear got tricked into believing it.”

“Are there any coyotes around here?” Mackenzie asked Theo.

“That kind of coyote is everywhere,” Theo told her. “But they don’t always look like coyotes. Sometimes they’re in disguise.”

“As what?” I said.

“Wolves in sheep’s clothing,” Theo said.

“You’re talking about people, aren’t you?” Makayla asked. Theo nodded.

“I know someone like that,” I said. The image of Billy’s traitorous face rose in my mind. “My friend was supposed to come here with me, but he backed out at the last minute.”

“He turned on you, just like the coyote did to Little Spear!” Makayla said.

“Yeah, but he won’t fool me again,” I told them. “Because we’re not friends anymore.”

“He showed his true colours,” Mackenzie declared. “Right, Theo?”

“A false friend always reveals himself in the end,” Theo said. At the same time, he pulled his wallet from his pocket. Opening it, he drew out a five dollar bill and held it toward us.

“Goodness, no!” Mackenzie said.

“Isn’t this a five?” Theo asked.

“No. I mean, yes, it is a five. But we don’t want it,” Makayla said.

“The story was so good!” Mackenzie said. “We don’t want money, too. Right, Adam?”

“Right,” I agreed. I suddenly felt foolish for ever taking money from him.

“Well, if you aren’t the best kids I ever heard tell of!” Theo said. He smiled and tucked the money back into his wallet. Then he asked, “Would any of you care for a snack? I have some frogs here.”

“Yes, please!” the twins said.

I said I’d have one but it worried me, not knowing if the frog Theo was going to serve us was

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