Читать книгу The Fairy Bell Sisters: Hearts and Flowers for Clara - Margaret McNamara - Страница 12

Clara flew from Sunrise Hill back to Queen Mab’s palace. Everyone would be arriving there soon for a hearty dinner. She’d better get going – fast.

“Hey, Clara!” It was Julia Jellicoe. “You’re going the wrong way!” Julia flew right into Clara’s path. “The opening ceremony is almost over. Come on!”

“I’m not going, Julia,” said Clara. “I have too much work to do.” Clara hoped she didn’t sound too prim. She couldn’t exactly tell Julia that she’d been practising her magic. Not when she hadn’t mentioned it to her sisters – or to Queen Mab. “I’ve got to set up the Welcoming Banquet.”

“Oh, thank goodness somebody’s going to organise it,” said Julia. “There are plates and dishes all over the place. Ours is a surprise.”

“Julia!” said Clara. “What kind of surprise?”

“The gnomes will love it. See you later!”