Chapter 9 Tiptoe
Chapter 9 Tiptoe Chapter 9 Tiptoe Jack and Annie crouched in the tall grass. There was a big lion, three lionesses, and a bunch of cubs. "I think they're sleeping," whispered Annie. "Yeah," said Jack. "But for how long?" He pulled the Africa book from his pack and opened it. He found a picture of lions sleeping under a tree. He read in a whispery voice: After a pride of lions has eaten, they rest for a few hours. The other - "What did they have for lunch?" Annie broke in. "Don't ask," sa
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Chapter 9 Tiptoe
Chapter 9 Tiptoe
Jack and Annie crouched in the tall grass.There was a big lion, three lionesses, and a bunch of cubs.
"I think they're sleeping," whispered Annie. "Yeah," said Jack. "But for how long?"
He pulled the Africa book from his pack and opened it.He found a picture of lions sleeping under a tree.
He read in a whispery voice: After a pride of lions has eaten, they rest for a few hours. The other -
"What did they have for lunch?" Annie broke in. "Don't ask," said Jack.He kept reading: Sensing that the lions are not hunting at the moment, the other animals graze nearby.
"If they can graze, then we're safe," said Annie. She started to stand.
"Wait!" Jack pulled her down. "Not so fast."
He peered around. The words in the book seemed true:the zebras and giraffes didn't seem to be bothered by the lions at all.
"They might be safe. But I'm not sure about us," said Jack. "We need a plan."
"What if we wait till they leave?" said Annie.
"That could take hours," said Jack. "Plus they might be hungry again by then."
"Oh, right," said Annie. "So here's the plan - we tiptoe," said Jack.
"Tiptoe?" "Yeah?" "That's your whole plan?" said Annie.
"Yeah, tiptoe to the rope ladder," said Jack. "Very quietly." "Good plan," Annie teased.
"Just do it," said Jack. He stood up slowly. Annie stood with him.
They began tiptoeing through the grass very slowly.
The lion flicked his tail. Jack and Annie froze.
When his tail was still again, they moved again.
Suddenly, high-pitched laughter split the air. Jack and Annie stopped.
The hyenas were back! They were standing off to the side, watching Jack and Annie.
Jack and Annie made silent monster faces and shook their fists.But the hyenas only laughed some more.
