Mumps

By Linda Kandelin Chambers and Susan Cowan

Theres a BIG THING thats come to the pond and a little frog who is not happy about it! Living a safe yet lonely life on his lily pad, Mumps is suddenly confronted by a great dark shadow towering high above him. Who is this intruder? Does it mean to harm him?

Discover how Mumps finds the courage to overcome his fears and come out of the water to make new friends. Unexpected adventure abounds in this charming tale for early readers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Jun 24, 2010
• ISBN: 9781477174753

Linda Kandelin Chambers

Linda Kandelin Chambers tells a magical tale of friendship, bravery and loyalty in this memorable chapter book for young children. Set in the tropical paradise of Réunion Island, the reader is introduced to the noble sea creature named Pons and his friends, the children Anabella and her brother Marco. Anabella and Marco live peacefully with their parents and grandparents near the crystal blue waters of the Indian Ocean, until one day when the serenity of their lives is unexpectedly interrupted. It is then that they find themselves in a truly dangerous and frightening situation where love and courage are put to the test as Pons and the children’s grandfather attempt a daring rescue. Pons and the Miracle of Réunion Island is a vivid and exciting adventure story for boys and girls. Beautiful color illustrations by Barbara Dessí compliment each chapter. Pons and the Miracle of Réunion Island A CHAPTER BOOK FOR BOYS AND GIRLS

Book preview

CHAPTER 1

At the Pond

Mumps lives in a small pond at the edge of an old farm. Not too long ago it was a lonely place for Mumps. Once in a while a butterfly would come by and rest upon a flower. Mumps liked to look at the butterflies. But they never talked to him. They just sat and waved their wings and then they flew away.

Two garden snakes crawled through the grass around the pond. Mumps was not afraid of the snakes. They were harmless.

He wished they would come close for a visit, but they never did.

Flocks of birds and geese came to drink the pond water and sometimes a mother deer and her baby fawn grazed nearby.

There were tiny bugs crawling around and water fleas, whirligig beetles, and worms swimming in the water. These were the creatures that Mumps ate. They were not his friends, they were his food.

It was good that Mumps had food. He knew this. Still, he wished he had a friend. For Mumps, the days at the pond were long and lonely.

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One morning, Mumps woke up very early. He stretched his neck and opened his eyes and looked around. Then, he took a deep breath and smelled the fresh water.

Ribbit, ribbit, said Mumps, then,

croak, croak. Mumps was mixed up.

He did not know what to say.

Anyway, he was awake and it was time for breakfast.

While Mumps was sitting on the

lily pad eating his morning meal, a great

dark shadow fell across him.

HELLO? roared a voice from above.

Ir… . .k said Mumps, very quietly. He was scared.

He bent down low, hoping that he would not be seen.

   HELLO! shouted the voice again.

         Mumps wondered, Is it God?

He closed his eyes tight and looked up. He could