The Trap and the Trip

By Charlene Townsend

On an enchanted mountain full of ancient secrets and mystical powers live some very unique woodland creatures. Among them is a squirrel named Merle, a skunk named Hunk, and a bunny named Sonny. The legend of the mountain protects all that live there, but it doesnt keep the boys from exploring and going on exciting new escapades. Together they keep life interesting and full of surprises with new adventures and unusual discoveries.

Tag along with them as they perform a heroic rescue, and sneak down to the city with their friend Jack. Find out about Sonnys funny camera scare and why skunks, coffee beans, and chili dont mix. You will meet Claire the bear and her unusual cubs, Hub and Bub. Their special antics are ones youll want to hear about time and time again. See what couple is known for their joke-telling abilities and why they all speak the same language.

Join the fun and laughter in this fast-paced adventure and find out why their mountain is so special.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Archway Publishing
• Release date: Sep 13, 2013
• ISBN: 9781480802209

Charlene Townsend

Charlene Townsend the mother of eight children, two dogs, one cat, and many fictional animal characters, has been telling stories and stimulating young minds for more than 35 years. Her passion is writing fun, interesting stories. She loves to make people laugh and uses a lot of humor in her books. Charlene believes children that read, succeed—when reading becomes easier, learning becomes easier. By using action, adventure, humor, and intrigue to entice her readers she helps children fall in love with reading. Her philosophy is with a good book, and a little imagination, there isn't anywhere you can't go or anything you can't do. Although her genre is children's books, her fan base includes adults of all ages. So, child or child at heart, read, laugh, and enjoy.

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Copyright © 2013 Charlene Townsend.

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ISBN: 978-1-4808-0219-3 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4808-0220-9 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2013915496

Archway Publishing rev. date: 9/11/2013

Illustrations by:

Randall D. Anderson (Notlef)

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Contents

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

I would like to dedicate this book to my children: Jennifer, Mari, Thomas, Michael, David, Jamie, Jessica, and Tyler for the desire and inspiration to become a writer, and my husband Tobby for the support and encouragement to become an author.

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Chapter One

O nce upon a time there was a forest, one not too far from where you live. The Sioux Indians named it Tokeca Makoce , meaning strange earth. The massive forest consisted of lush woodlands, crystal-clear streams, whispering meadows, and steep cliffs that jutted outward. They were all part of a very special mountain, a mountain full of ancient secrets and mystical powers that defied the laws of nature. In this part of the world, bears were friends with bunnies, wolves hung out with squirrels, and mountain lions ran with deer and antelope. In fact, in Tokeca Makoce, there were no threats or dangers among any of the animals, and they all spoke the same language.

Most importantly, this forest was the home of a bunny named Sonny, a squirrel named Merle, and a skunk named Hunk. These three woodland creatures had been friends since birth, and like most great friends, they spent a lot of time together. Each was unique in his own way. Merle was the brave, adventurous one and always went first when exploring new places. Hunk was the curious, witty one, with lots of ideas and thoughtful thoughts. Sonny was the cautious and safe one. He often pointed out the possible dangers to Merle before entering a new area. All in all, they made a really good team and even better friends.

Sonny, Merle, and Hunk were a lot like most kids their age. They’d wake up late for school, grab breakfast as they scurried from their dens, and have trouble waiting for recess. They counted the minutes till school would be over, tried to get out of doing their chores, and then spent the rest of their time playing and exploring. Every day they met at the giant oak tree in the center of the fun place, where most of the other neighborhood kids went. There were places to hide, vines to swing from, rocks to climb on, and hollow logs to play in. It was all beneath the canopy of the biggest oak tree on the mountain. The boys would meet there, maybe join in on a game of tag or hide-and-seek, and what happened after that was always a new adventure.

Hey guys, Hunk yelled as he got to the play area, where the other two waited. "Sorry I’m late. Doing