Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion by Andrea Beaty

Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion by Andrea Beaty

Author:Andrea Beaty
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Abrams
Published: 2020-02-13T00:00:00+00:00


CHAPTER 16

Iggy’s parents, Marcia Hunt and Fred Peck, helped people in Blue River Creek buy and sell property and art. Their gallery was around the corner from Aunt Bernice’s shop.

The Questioneers ran to the Hunt and Peck Gallery and burst through the door. A short jolly woman was chatting happily with Iggy’s parents.

“Iggy!” said his father. “This is Miss Weatherbee. She just put in an offer on the Sherbert House.”

“But …” sputtered Iggy.

“You must be the young architect I’ve heard so much about,” said Miss Weatherbee. “I think you’ll love the new apartments I plan to build.”

“But it belongs to Aunt Bernice,” said Ada.

“Of course! She has to sell it first,” said Miss Weatherbee cheerily. “I hope she does. Then I’ll clear the land and knock down the current structures and build a wonderful, new, modern living community.”

Iggy gasped.

“Do what?” he asked in disbelief.

Miss Weatherbee did not notice.

“Just imagine,” she continued, “a ten-building apartment complex with each building looking just like the others! It will be something to see!”

Iggy’s eyes got wide. His mouth fell open, but no sound came out. His face turned bright red and the room began to spin.

“I think he’s going to faint!” said Ada. “Sit down, Iggy!”

“Oh my. Does he always do that?” asked Miss Weatherbee. “Well, I’ll see you all at the Sherbert place tomorrow.”

She waved cheerily and left the gallery.

“Good gracious, Ignatius,” said Iggy’s mom. “Are you all right?”

“She can’t tear down the mansion!” said Iggy. “Think of the marble floors! Think of the iron staircase! Think of the gargoyles!”

“Hopefully Bernice will be able to keep it,” said Mr. Peck. “We’ll know more tomorrow.”

“Iggy, you go home and take it easy,” said Iggy’s mother. “That was a pretty big shock.”

The Questioneers headed back to the heli-o-cheese-copter. They sat down on the grass.

“Are you feeling any better?” asked Sofia.

“No,” said Iggy. “She’s going to tear down the mansion!”

“I know that’s scary for you,” said Sofia.

They sat silently for a moment. Suddenly, Iggy jumped up.

“That’s it!” he said.

“What’s it?” asked Sofia.

“Scary!” said Iggy. “It’s so SCARY!”

He grinned.

“I don’t get it,” said Ada.

“Booooooooo!” said Iggy.

He waited a moment. Then, one by one, they got it.

“Oh my,” said Sofia.

“Oh my,” said Rosie.

“Zowie!” said Ada.



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