The Baby Firebird by Paula Harrison

Author:Paula Harrison [Paula Harrison]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780857636096
Publisher: Nosy Crow
Published: 2016-09-09T04:00:00+00:00

Talia gazed into the shining pool. The orange-gold water swirled and wisps of steam curled into the air. Her stomach flipped over.

“This is our magical fire pool,” said Riki proudly.

“It’s so beautiful!” breathed Talia.

“So this is what the Cave of Wonders is about,” said Lucas. “Lord Fortescue was so wrong when he thought it would be full of treasure!”

“This place is special to us because it’s where our magic comes from,” explained Amber-wing. “Without this fire pool we could not survive. This is why we cannot leave the valley.” She sprang gracefully into the pool.

Riki squawked and jumped in too. He flapped his wings, letting the golden water run over his feathers. “I love bathing in here. It makes your wings tingle!”

“Is it lava? Like a volcano?” Talia crouched down by the pool’s edge.

“No, this is a fire pool – the only one in the kingdom,” said Amber-wing. “You may touch the water if you wish – it will not hurt you – but I cannot let you bathe like we do.”

Talia told Lucas what the firebirds had said and how their magic came from the pool. She touched the golden surface with her finger and drew back her hand immediately, surprised by the tickly feeling in her finger. She smiled. “It feels just as magical as it looks.”

“It’s really warm too!” Lucas held his palms above the pool.

Talia glanced up at the cave ceiling, that reflected the rippling golden water. Amber-wing flew out of the pool to perch on the side. Her crest gleamed and she glowed brighter than ever. The magic of the fire pool seemed to have soaked into her feathers.

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