Ah...sunshine. Said JackHe closed his eyes, and saw the sunshine streaming through thetree house window. And clean dry clothes. Murmured Annie. She placed the Pennsylvania book back in the corner, Jack took themagic whistle out of his pocket, and pla...
Well. That was simple and direct. Said AnnieYeah. Jack felt dazedAugusta looked at Jack and Annie,I saw them, she said, her eyes are wide. I finally saw the Shea. Ireally saw them. She burst out a laughing. Her laughter was so full of joy, then Jacka...
Augusta! Whispered Jack. Shes shes tiny! They must have shrunk her. Whispered Annie. Ha . whispered Jack. He crawled the way from the door, Annie crawled after him, theypressed their back against the grassy mound,Why are wehiding? Asked Annie. We can...
The Leprechaun squabbled down the steep bank of the river, Jackstarted to follow and Annie grabbed him,Jack, the whistle won't work for Willy. She said. I know said Jack. We worried about that later. Right now we justhave to save Augusta. Come on! Ja...
What are you doing here? George Washingtonasked. The commander-in-chief sounded furious. We made a mistake, Jack said. We--we didn'tmean to come.George Washington turned to the rowers. Who let these children sneak aboard? he asked ina stern voice. Th...
The huge boat rocked in the water. Giant chunks ofice smashed against its sides. Thanks a lot, Annie, Jack whispered. He shiveredin the snowy cold. We're not supposed to go on theirsecret mission with them.It's okay, she whispered. Maybe we can helpG...
George Washington? Really? said Annie. Yeah, I think he is! said Jack. 'Wow! Where'd he go? said Annie. I want to seehim again! Come on! She started toward the river. Wait--don't go far, said Jack. I just want to makesure it's him.He opened the Revol...
Jack and Annie ran along the riverbank. The windwhooshed over the cold water. Wet snowflakes hissedin the dark. But then Jack heard other sounds. He heard voices,lots of voices. He and Annie soon came upon hundreds andhundreds of soldiers gathered ne...
Annie lifted up her long dress and ran to a treeclose to the river. Jack held on to his hat and ran afterher. They peeked out from behind the tree. More snowflurries swirled in the twilight. Redcoats? whispered Annie. Can't tell, said Jack. In the fl...
Jack shivered. The wind blew hard. It's cold, he said. He could see his breath in theair. 'Wrap your scarf tighter, said Annie. Jack looked down. He had a wool scarf around hisneck. He was also wearing woolen pants that buttoned atthe knees, a coat,...