Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 43.4 — What Janine Found in Fritter’s Room

CH. 43.4 -- Janine entered Fritter’s room, feeling as if she were trespassing. Fritter was a very private gnome. The small bed was neatly made. The walls were covered in shelving crowded with boxes, bags, books, and jars. Glowing transparent balls near the ceiling lit the room with a cozy light. Janine opened Fritter’s satchel…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch 35.3 — The Jubjub Birds

Ch. 35.3 -- Janine sat still for a while, thinking hard. “It’s time to talk to Col and Bee.” Fritter gestured. “Have you forgotten the storm?” “Of course not, but one of the Jubjub birds might be willing to take a message.” After the three princes had wounded Cresty, his sisters had come to Janine…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 28.1 — Ezra Sneaks Out

CH 28.1 -- Ezra made sure that the cloth scarecrow in his bed looked just like a sleeping boy. Then he carefully and silently pulled the iron bars from his window. He had spent three days experimenting with Tove saliva, and he’d been able to use it as a solvent on the bars, to dissolve a…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch 17.1 to 17.3 — Another Visit from Eli

Ch 17.1 Life in Prison -- Ezra got up, ran a hundred laps around his room, did thirty pushups and then fifty situps. Afterwards, he stared out the window at the sundial hill, which had now crumbled. Ezra was sure he was going to die of boredom. After all, there was only so much time…

Jay B.R. Wokky Ch. 5.4 — More Invasions

Ch. 5.4 -- The next day Fritter checked Jay’s hand. The swelling was gone and the wound had closed. The salve worked! “Look, Sire. Your hand is healing.” “That’s nice.” Jay put his head down and closed his eyes. The following day, when Fritter checked the dragon’s hand, it was completely healed. “Sire, a flock…