Leave It to Plum! by Matt Phelan

Author:Matt Phelan
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2022-04-05T00:00:00+00:00

“YOU THERE!”

The voice was deep, menacing, and regal. It was, after all, a roar.

Jeremy the cat peeked out from the shadows.

The largest lion sat on his haunches behind the protective glass of the observation hut.

“Approach!”

Jeremy inched forward.

“Back again?”

Jeremy bowed his head.

“Yes, sir.”

“Sir?”

Another lion joined them and pressed its muzzle against the glass by Jeremy’s head.

“It’s ‘Your Majesty’ to you!” said the second lion.

Another lion pounced down from a boulder.

“Or ‘Sire’!”

And yet another lion.

“King of the beasts!”

Jeremy quaked with terror.

The largest lion relaxed and chuckled.

“Now, now, lions. I’m sure our little friend meant no disrespect.”

“No, SirYourMajestySire! I have nothing but respect for lions. I mean, gosh, all cats—”

“All cats?” said the second lion, rising to full height.

“Is that what you are?” said the third lion.

“Yes,” said Jeremy.

“SILENCE!” bellowed the largest lion.

The lion leaned closer to the glass and stared down at little Jeremy.

“Of course he’s a cat. Look at him,” said the lion.

All the lions stared intently at Jeremy. He shifted uncomfortably.

“A fine specimen of our noble breed. Are you not?” said the lion.

“I . . . I try?”

“Stand up!” commanded the lion.

Jeremy leaped to attention.

“Ears UP!”

Jeremy’s ears flicked up.

“The royal bearing is evident.”

Jeremy swelled with pride.

The second lion sniffed. She moved closer to the window.

“Yes. I see what you mean, Sire.”

“Most impressive,” added the third lion.

“A fine example,” offered the fourth.

Jeremy smiled.

Plum entered the observation hut, unnoticed by the lions or Jeremy.

“And now,” continued the biggest lion, “let us hear your roar.”

Jeremy opened wide and let out his fiercest . . .

“MEEEEEEEOWWW!”

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.