“He quickly wiped them, then looked up. A man in a brown robe stood before him. The man had a round red face. He was bald, except for a fringe of hair around his head. Nearby the rope was tied around a tree. “I—I’m not an invader,” said Jack. “He’s Jack!” said Annie. She was standing behind the man. “I’m Annie. We’re from Frog Creek, Pennsylvania.” “We—we come in peace,” stammered Jack. The man’s blue eyes twinkled. “Oh, do you now?” he said. “I wondered what was going on. I had dropped the rope... so I could climb down the steps. But you two grabbed it instead. How in the world did you get on this island?” Jack stared at the man. He didn’t know how to explain the magic tree house. “In our boat,” Annie said quickly. The man looked puzzled. “Not many boats can come ashore at this dark, early hour.” “Well, we’re very good sailors,” said Annie. Oh, brother, thought Jack. He hoped their sailing skills wouldn’t be tested. “Where exactly are we?”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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