Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 24.2 Ezra Protests

Ch. 24.2 -- All this talk of killing made Ezra unhappy. “Look, guys, I appreciate your concern, but I don’t want you to kill the dragon.” “What?” All three brothers said as they turned and stared up at him. Ezra shrugged. “Besides, Father actually did me a favor. Look at all the wonderful things I’ve…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 23.2 — Life with a Dragon

23.2 -- Fritter soon discovered that Janine was worth three times her salary. She kept the caves neat and swept up. She cooked such delicious meals that soon Fritter had to let out his belt a notch. She organized the treasury, supply room, and the blacksmith shop. The books were all dusted and shelved in…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 23.1 — Jay Interviews a New Servant

23.1 -- “Who’s this?” said Jay as Fritter and Janine brought in the evening meal on a large rolling tray. Fritter bowed low as he wrung his hands. “Sire, this is Janie, my new assistant -- trained by Col and Bee, who live down the valley in the Tulgey Woods.” Jay studied her with a…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 22.3 — Fritter Gives an Interview

Ch. 22.3 -- Janine felt sorry for the gnome. “Perhaps you’d like to recite his poem for us.” Fritter cleared his throat and stood up straight. “It was a bright day, and all around/ the Toves were digging in the ground./ The Borogoves were miserable, for it was molting season,/ the Raths were lost and…

Jay B.R. Wokky Ch 7.5 — In the Weapon Master’s House

Ch. 7.5 --  Cudgel stepped outside and slammed the front door shut. The dog skidded to a stop, turned, and ran back to the door. He began to bark and scratch at the wood, trying to get back in to Eli. “Oh, no you don’t. You go and do your business. Then I’ll let you…

Jay B.R. Wokky Ch 5.5 — Fritter sends out an Advertisement

Ch 5.5 -- Poor Fritter had enough to do with all the cooking, cleaning, and scrubbing the dragon’s scales. He was in charge of counting the dragon’s treasure, dusting and reshelving the library books, and paying the bills. He was doing the jobs of the three gnomes who had worked here before, and it took…

Jay B.R. Wokky Ch. 5.1 — At last! The Invitation Arrives

Ch. 5.1 -- Meanwhile, Jay B. R. Wokky flew home. He landed on the doorstep of his cave tired, miserable, and cranky. He was met by his trusty servant, who had a big smile on his face and a large white envelope in his hand. “Look, Sire, it came! Your invitation.” Fritter proudly waved the…

A Bedtime Story — The True Adventures of Jay B. R. Wokky

My grandchildren, Sammy V and Olivia, have moved to Japan. I miss making cookies, putting on puppet shows, going for walks to the park, and playing games with them. I also miss reading books to them at bedtime. So, I am going to tell them a long-distance bedtime story. Chapter by chapter, they will learn…