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Chapter 5 The Scholar
Chapter 5 The Scholar Chapter 5 The Scholar "It's a book from our country," said Jack. "Your books are made of bamboo, but ours are...
Day of the Dragon King
Day of the Dragon King Day of the Dragon King Chapter 1 The Bamboo Book Annie peeked into Jack's room. "Ready to go to China?" she...
Chapter 2 The Cowherd
Chapter 2 The Cowherd Chapter 2 The Cowherd "Oh, wow," Annie said. "These clothes feel so soft. And look, I have a pocket for my secret...
Chapter 7 The Sky Is Falling
Chapter 7 The Sky Is Falling Chapter 7 The Sky Is Falling The next thing Jack knew, he was lying on the stone patio. The patio stones...
Chapter 8 Nightmare at Noon
Chapter 8 Nightmare at Noon Chapter 8 Nightmare at Noon In the distance, fire burst from Mount Vesuvius. Burning rocks and fiery ash...
Chapter 9 Save Us!
Chapter 9 Save Us! Chapter 9 Save Us! "The bridge must have caved in!" cried Annie. They stared at the dried-up stream. Pumice had...
Chapter 10 A Simple Explanation
Chapter 10 A Simple Explanation Chapter 10 A Simple Explanation Jack didn't move. He had never been so tired in all his life. "Breathe,"...
Chapter 4 Scary Things
Chapter 4 Scary Things Chapter 4 Scary Things Jack pulled out his book and found a picture of the strong men. He read aloud: Gladiators...
Chapter 5 Books? Books?
Chapter 5 Books? Books? Chapter 5 Books? Books? Jack and Annie ran up to the front entrance of the villa. Jack pushed the door open....
Chapter 6 The End Is Here
Chapter 6 The End Is Here Chapter 6 The End Is Here Jack threw open the door to the room of scrolls. He and Annie rushed in and ran...
Chapter 2 The End Is Near
Chapter 2 The End Is Near Chapter 2 The End Is Near Jack opened his eyes. He pushed his glasses into place. Morgan was gone. And so...
Chapter 3 Gladiators!
Chapter 3 Gladiators! Chapter 3 Gladiators! Jack and Annie hid behind a fruit stall. They waited for a moment, then peered around...
CHAPTER SEVEN Love
CHAPTER SEVEN Love CHAPTER SEVEN Love After another year, the soul thought, 'I tempted him with bad, and his love is stronger than...
CHAPTER EIGHT The Field of the Fullers
CHAPTER EIGHT The Field of the Fullers CHAPTER EIGHT The Field of the Fullers In the morning the priest said, 'I will go and bless...
Vacation Under the Volcano
Vacation Under the Volcano Vacation Under the Volcano Chapter 1 A Secret Code Jack reached into his drawer and took out his secret...
CHAPTER FIVE The Ring of Riches
CHAPTER FIVE The Ring of Riches CHAPTER FIVE The Ring of Riches After the second year, the soul came down to the sea and called the...
