The Star Wolf by Paula Harrison

Author:Paula Harrison [Paula Harrison]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780857637680
Publisher: Nosy Crow
Published: 2016-09-09T04:00:00+00:00

Emma tiptoed out of Tangleberry Rise with Sophy close behind her. She held the wolf pup tightly, stroking his fur when he started to wriggle. The forest was growing darker with every minute. Overhanging leaves brushed against their hair. The cawing of a raven echoed down from the branches above.

“Emma!” Sophy whispered, pointing through the trees.

Two figures were standing right in the middle of the path. The taller figure was Simpson. He was holding up a lamp with a grumpy look on his face.

“It’s Lord Hector’s servants,” said Emma. “They must be watching to see who leaves the village. But where’s Lord Hector?”

“Probably eating his dinner while they do the hard work,” murmured Sophy. “How do we get away without them seeing us?”

“I know a secret way,” whispered Emma. “Follow me!”

Hurrying back up to the treetop walkway, they crossed a narrow rope bridge leading to a broad oak tree. Looking down, Emma could barely see the ground in the darkness. The wind swirled, making the leaves whisper as if the trees were telling secrets to each other.

“Be careful!” warned Emma. “I’ve never done this in the dark before.”

“Don’t worry,” Sophy whispered back. “I’m a good climber.”

Carefully, Emma clambered down the oak’s sturdy branches and waited for Sophy at the bottom. Then they scrambled down a steep bank and dashed along a dried-up riverbed with tall earth walls on either side. This was Emma’s secret way out of Tangleberry Rise. Down here at the bottom of the ditch, no one could see them.

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