Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 50.5 — Around the Campfire

Ch. 50.5 -- A week later, Mary sat with Col, Bee and Felix at the edge of the valley. A crackling fire warmed their feet and lit up their faces with a rosy glow. Behind them a tent had been set up. Mary knew from peeking in the door that it was a lot bigger inside…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 49.1 — Felix in Battle

Ch. 49.1 -- Janine wanted to look away, but found she couldn’t. The battle was terrifying. The trolls were so huge. The valley before them was a mess, filled with shouting, the clashing of swords, and the screams of the dying. The scent of blood hung heavy in the air. While their friends fought valiantly, Janine,…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 43.3 — Mr. Dumfries and the Magic Scissors

Ch. 43.3 -- After what seemed like hours, Janine heard the front door open and close. A white-bearded man leaned over and peered at her through his spectacles. “Hello there, Janine.” She blinked back her tears. “I’m so glad to see you, Mr. Dumfries.” “Felix was very insistent. Seems this cat has developed a fondness…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 39.7 — Meals and Deals

CH 39.7 -- Connie gestured to a chair by the kitchen table. “Sit.” She seemed very calm. Shaking, Eli sank into the chair. Felix leaped onto a second chair, his whiskers quivering. Connie handed a kitchen towel to Eli. “Clean your sword and put it away. You don’t need it now.” After a moment Eli…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch 37.2 — Felix Gives some Advice

CH. 37.2 -- When Eli closed the door of his room, the cat appeared on his bed. “Well?” said the cat. Eli tossed him a strawberry tart, which Felix devoured. Eli paced back and forth as he went through all that he’d heard. If his father died now, who would rule Nelsonia? Esther was newly…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 29.4 — Felix Conveys a Favor

Ch 29.4 -- Felix the cat sat on the window shelf. “The gnome is right. The Tulgey Woods are no place for an unarmed boy.” Ezra usually looked forward to the cat boy’s visits and enjoyed their battle of wits, but tonight he didn’t have time. “What do you want?” The cat put back his…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch 24.3 — An Unexpected Visitor

Ch. 24.3 -- Ezra barely noticed when Franklin delivered his lunch on a silver tray and then shut the door. He continued to pace back and forth, worrying. Would Butterfingers find the note he had left in the secret passage? Would Fritter heed his warning? Would any of his efforts help? Ezra’s two oldest brothers…