The Fantastic Family Whipple by Ward Matthew

Author:Ward, Matthew [Ward, Matthew]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 9781101615171
Publisher: Penguin Group US
Published: 2013-08-29T00:00:00+00:00

Having since recovered from the minor pre-match incident, Arthur and his family watched from their private box as four unruly rhinoceroses emerged onto each side of the field, stamping their way into position. On the back of each rhino sat a rider holding the reins in his left hand—doing his best to control the bad-tempered beast beneath him—while grasping a long-handled mallet in his right.

When both teams had taken their places, the booming voice made a surprise announcement. “And now, rolling the first ball into play, please welcome the former captain of the Indian National Team, Phoolendu Mahankali—and his elephant friend, Shiva!”

At the center of the arena, a third gate opened—and out strode the Panther-Man, sitting proudly atop the elephant’s back. Both were heavily bandaged—Mr. Mahankali with his arm in a sling and his head wrapped in gauze, Shiva with a brace on his front right leg and a huge bandage around his right ear.

Upon seeing the two famous figures enter the arena without assistance—battered but not broken—the entire crowd leapt to its feet, issuing an ovation louder than any it had yet given that day.

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