![]() They make a desperate escape, successful only because their uncle, Wilfred, located and rescued them. Unable to return home to their parents they find themselves being chased by these fearsome creatures. Heather and Picket are off berry picking when the trouble arises. She had never seen a wolf but recognized them from her reading and her parents' descriptions." (Chapter 5, Eastern Winds) In the smoky haze, she saw large black-clad figures in the meadow. They have never faced conflict or known great fear until one fateful day when their community is attacked by wolves. They live with their parents in what might an idyllic woodland. The Green Ember is the first of what shall clearly be a series of books about Heather and Picket, two young rabbits with a past that is shrouded in mystery. ![]() I quickly made good on my personal promise to purchase a hard copy of the book. Everything Stephanie had ever said about the book was true. One lazy afternoon (in which wasn't really lazy I was really sick) I decided to give this book a go and everything inside of me exploded in delight. ![]() (Because the Kindle is really just a means to the end of a loaded bookcase.) I figured free on the Kindle was as safe as it gets and that, in the end, if I decided that I liked it, I'd purchase a hard copy. Especially not if my friend is telling me that a book is s o completely awesome. Then she noted that there was a limited time special to download it for free on the Kindle and who can say "no" to free? Not me. I am the sort of person that takes "hints" so I figured I had best pick up a copy. ![]() I had to read The Green Ember you see, because Stephanie kept mentioning that it was so awesome. Chronicles of Narnia Reading Challenge (74). ![]()
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