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Sadie-And-The-Snow-Globe -2-Chaps 2021-Jan.Pdf i www.rozpaterson.com ii Copyright © 2016 Shrew Enterprises Ltd. Text Copyright © Rosalind Paterson 2016 Illustrations Copyright © Rosalind Paterson 2016 The author and illustrator assert the moral right to be identified as the author and illustrator of this work ISBN 978-0-473-22314-4 Conditions of Sale All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without written permission from the author. This book is sold subject to the condition that it shall not, by way of trade or otherwise be lent, re-sold, hired out or otherwise circulated without the author’s prior written consent in any form of binding or cover other than that in which it is published and without a similar condition including this condition being imposed on the subsequent purchaser. iii Special thanks must go to my long-suffering sister, Frances Manwaring, for supporting me through this, and everything else. I’d also like to mention, in dispatches, my stunning and very firm editor Bronwyn Watkins, who helped me turn my woolly, random thoughts and illustrations into a lovely, cohesive book. iv Chapter 1 ~ Strange News 1 Chapter 2 ~ Sadie Finds a Treasure 5 Chapter 3 ~ Seven Spots a Weakness 13 Chapter 4 ~ The Globe Collection 22 Chapter 5 ~ Sadie has a Bad Night 36 Chapter 6 ~ Family Secrets 46 Chapter 7 ~ Penstamon Lends a Claw 54 Chapter 8 ~ Extraordinary Guests 60 Chapter 9 ~ Magic Button 67 Chapter 10 ~ Rub for Three Wishes 72 Chapter 11 ~ Seven Does Some Spying 78 Chapter 12 ~ Deltahaven 89 Chapter 13 ~ Fun with Snew 95 Chapter 14 ~ Who’s Been Bouncing on My Bed? 104 Chapter 15 ~ There’s a Demon in the Church 118 Chapter 16 ~ Penstamon for Afternoon Tea 126 Chapter 17 ~ Seven and Naream Make a Plan 135 Chapter 18 ~ The Healer’s Kit 141 Chapter 19 ~ The Shake 151 v Chapter 20 ~ Two + Two + One = Five 159 Chapter 21 ~ The Keepers 172 Chapter 22 ~ Seven Tries the Keys 179 Chapter 23 ~ The Climb 189 Chapter 24 ~ The Razors Attack 202 Chapter 25 ~ Sadie Sings for a Life 209 Chapter 26 ~ Home Sweet Home 220 Chapter 27 ~ Annihilation Trench 230 Chapter 28 ~ Seven Makes a Break 244 Chapter 29 ~ Inspection Day Arrives 253 Author’s Notes 263 vi vii Chapter 1 ~ Strange News “What kind of stupid answer is, ‘All in good time, little one.’ Little one! Really!” Sadie growled to herself. All she wanted, in the whole wild ocean, was to learn Song Power and be a healer like her Aunt. She was ready, but it felt like the entire family disagreed. I am grown up, I mean just look at my beautiful jade tail! She loved how the scales shimmered and changed colour in the morning sun. “Mum thinks I’m useless, and Aunt Destriana thinks I am ‘little one’– a baby. It isn’t fair! I’m so not.” Sadie sulked, then realised how childish that was. A large black-backed gull circled several times then swooped towards her. “Morning, Sadie, I’ve got a juicy bit of news today?” he croaked. “Some rich businessman has bought a tower block and all the waterfront warehouses in Deltahaven,” the hovered skilfully. “Well! That IS interesting, Jacob, I thought that 1 no-one except the Queen could own those towers. Any idea who?” Sadie asked. “Mr Maaaa . .” Jacob’s words were lost on the wind as he flew away. “What was that, Jacob? Maa-something, Marrion? Mahjong?” she shouted pointlessly after him. Well, if the black-backed gulls are talking about it, it must be important. Anyway, time to go. Work to do. The Wild Western Bays and her beloved Westies, wouldn’t look after themselves. In one smooth move, Sadie flipped over and dived under the water. What if this Mr Ma—whatever his name was—is another Air with his greedy eyes on the sea? Sadie sighed so hard that she blew a small starfish off a kelp strand. “Oh, sorry, REALLY sorry,” she said and put him back. Sadie could hear her mother’s scolding voice; ‘Sadie, do be more careful. She sighed again (mindful not to dislodge any small creatures). Always on duty, Sadie continuously scanned for creatures who might need her help. A large shoal of little silver fish shimmied in a hollow ahead. “Hello everyone, how are you all this morning? Have you had any more trouble with that mean Nargh fish?” she asked. Lots of tiny voices replied in unison. “No, we’re fine. Thanks, Sadie. No more trouble. Whatever you said worked. What did you say? Tell us, tell us!” the little voices piped. 2 “I told him I was good friends with a sea dragon, and if there was any more bullying, she’d hear about it. You should have seen his face!” Sadie laughed. The funny, bubbly sounds of little fish laughing made her realise how much she loved her job. If only the family could see that I am good at it. I am NOT too small, too timid, too ordinary or too . anything else. Sadie swished her tail so angrily that a family of prawns washed off their rock ledge. “Oh, sorry, REALLY sorry,” she said, popping them all back. Get a grip girl, before you hurt someone! She thought. Sadie fondly observed all the little creatures that lived on the seafloor. Many waved and called ‘hello' as she swam overhead. They all seemed happy enough, and no-one needed her help. At last, I am so overdue for a quiet day. A colossal manta ray passed silently overhead, and for a few seconds, his dark shadow cut off the sun. "Morning Miss Sadie. Look, you fixed it," he called and wriggled his large black wings at her. A nasty jagged scar gleamed newly white. "See, good as new," he beamed at her and swooshed low over her head. "That's great, Sean. It seems to be healing nicely. Looks like my blue weed lotion did the trick." The great fish came down lower, "It sure did! But that healing chant—just magic—I felt better the minute you started to sing." "OK, Sean, but don't you overdo it now," Sadie wagged a warning finger at him. "No leaping or any other stunts for at LEAST six tides, understand?" she said. 3 The ray smiled and winked, then performed a perfect 180° barrel roll. Sadie burst out laughing. "Honestly, Sean, what did I just tell you?" A warm glow spread right through her; she was good at her job. She'd show her Mother and Aunt D, who had the healing talent in the family! I WILL be the best, they'll see. 4 Chapter 2 ~ Sadie Finds a Treasure Uh oh, what was that? Sadie pulled up fast sure she'd heard someone call. "So much for a quiet day, mermaids never get a break!" Sadie grumbled. A sharp sensation that someone was in trouble prickled at her Mer senses. Sadie looked everywhere, in crevices, in holes and under rocks. She swam slowly, pulled in the direction of a tall pinnacle of rock, through some kelp, and on towards a deep chasm. The prickling was strongest here. "Come here; I'm over here, find me" it felt like the words were in her mind not in her ears. Sadie didn't like this, and she didn't know what to do. Her gut told her to swim home as fast as possible. Go on, have a look, don't be such a wimp, her thoughts told her differently. Sadie gave herself a big shake to get rid of tension. Right! We'll see who's a wimp! I'll find out what this is all about! "Hello there. Do you need help? Where are you?" Sadie called. The enticing voice in her head grew more intense, "Come on, find me . over here . this way," it urged. 5 Sadie swam out over the edge of the cliff and peered down into the gloom. Something glinted way below her, and she gulped nervously. "Hold on; I'm coming down." It took her two seconds to reach a narrow rock shelf. A beautiful glass globe teetered dangerously on the edge. Sadie grabbed it just as the strong current washed it in the direction of viciously pointed crags beneath her. Surely nothing could survive being smashed into that lot, she thought. "Hello, hello, anyone down there?" she called. Clutching the globe tightly, Sadie made a quick dive to the jagged sea-bed to put her mind at rest. There was no-one there. Whoever called must be long gone. Back in shallower water, Sadie held up the globe for a closer look. "Wow, am I lucky or what?" Sadie whispered. "You're pretty lucky too. If I hadn't come along you'd be smashed to bits by now," She told the globe. What was that? Had she heard a spiteful-sounding giggle? Sadie spun around there must be someone there. Sadie shook the globe. As the pretty glitter settled, she heard a gleeful laugh. What? Sadie looked everywhere. Once again, there was not even so much as a tiny hermit crab was in view. What were these feelings and voices? Who was watching her? Utterly creeped out, Sadie decided to look for somewhere more private. She popped the globe into her woven kelp collecting pouch and swam off. In no time Sadie found a comfortable rock almost hidden by weeds. 6 No-one could possibly spy on me here.
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