Gruffen by Chris D'Lacey

Author:Chris D'Lacey [D'Lacey, Chris]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781408315378
Publisher: Hachette Children
Published: 2011-04-07T00:00:00+00:00

“A what?” demanded Lucy.

“In a moment. Let me answer the door,” said her mum. “Now, Gruffen. You know what to do if visitors come into the house, don’t you?”

To be on the safe side, Gruffen looked up “Visitors” in his book of procedures. It said, Visitors are welcome, but can become suspicious. Always be on guard. Act solid at all times or move quickly enough not to be seen by them. He glanced at the listener on top of the fridge. It had already hardened its scales. Gruffen put his book away, flew onto a wall shelf and did the same.

“Good boy,” said Liz and went to the door.

Moments later, a tall, elderly gentleman came striding into the kitchen.

“This is Mr Bacon,” Lucy said to Gruffen. “He lives next door.” She had not forgotten the rules. She just liked to tease Mr Bacon now and then.

He twizzled his moustache and looked at her sourly. “Of course it’s me. Who on earth were you talking to, child?”

“My guard dragon,” said Lucy.

Her mother frowned darkly.

Mr Bacon cast a quick glance at Gruffen. On the whole, he didn’t think much of the dragons or Lucy’s love for them. “Strange girl,” he muttered.

Lucy stuck out her tongue.

“Henry, why are you here?” asked Liz, steering Mr Bacon round to face her.

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