Spring Shine Sparkles by Jennifer Castle

Author:Jennifer Castle
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781681193786
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2018-06-23T04:00:00+00:00

“I’m so sorry to hear that. This is my yard over here. You’re welcome to spin a web anywhere you want. My sister and I will do our best to make sure nobody destroys it.”

The spider twirled to examine Addie’s yard, then twirled back. “That would be lovely, but why are you being so nice to a spider?”

“I’m hoping you can help me find a Wishing Wing butterfly named Spring Shine.”

The spider lowered herself so she was dangling right in front of Addie’s face. Her tiny purple eyes stared into Addie’s.

“Well,” began the spider, “I did have a visit from an Elder Spider earlier. He said he’d been in the woods spinning webs to slow down some humans. I’m guessing you’re one of them. He also told me to be on the lookout for a New Bloom with rainbows on her wings.”

“That’s Spring Shine!” exclaimed Addie. “Have you seen her?”

“No,” said the spider, shaking her head. The motion made her swing back and forth on her web strand. “But I heard some other spiders did, and brought her to the Crystal Web.”

“What’s the Crystal Web?” Addie asked.

“That’s where all the Elder Spiders live, in the heart of the woods. Not a place for humans, to be sure.”

“You’ve been so helpful!” said Addie. “Kirby here can help you find a safe spot in my yard. I highly recommend the space under the back deck. My sister and I are the only ones who can fit in there, and we won’t disturb your home!”

The spider tilted her head at Addie, probably deciding whether or not to trust her, then nodded and swung to the next tree over. Then to another and another, with Kirby following, until she landed somewhere in the grass and disappeared.

Clara and Violet came running up.

“Why did you wander off?” asked Clara. “Did you find something?”

“I’m going inside!” announced Violet. “If you don’t want to spend time with me, I’m going to tell my parents we should leave now.”

“Violet, no,” Addie begged.

Flit-flit.

Something fluttered past them. Addie saw Clara hold out her hand. Shimmer Leaf!

Addie held out her own hand and in a blink, Sky Dance was landing on her palm. “Hey, stranger!” said the Wishing Wing.

“Sorry it took us so long!” added Shimmer Leaf.

Addie looked at Violet. Violet was staring at the two butterflies, her eyes wide with amazement.

“Violet,” laughed Addie, relief and happiness rushing through her. “Meet Sky Dance and Shimmer Leaf. Sky and Shimmer, this is Violet.”

“Hi!” said Sky Dance to Violet. “I’ve heard so much about you!”

Violet closed her eyes tight, shook her head hard, and opened them again.

“This isn’t happening,” she said.

Then she turned away.

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