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1 " The spirits can only travel in straight lines,” said the scholar. "
― Mary Pope Osborne , Day of the Dragon King (Magic Tree House, #14)
2 " I wish we could go there,” he said. The wind started to blow. Jack looked out one last time at the Chinese couple. They seemed to be glowing like stars. "
3 " And millions of books,” said Annie. "
4 " woods. "
5 " It looks so peaceful,” said Annie. “You can never be sure,” said Jack. “Remember, Pompeii looked peaceful before the volcano went off. "
6 " The cloth sack had turned back into his backpack. "
7 " All the books in the Imperial Library will be burned,” he said. “That’s rotten!” said Annie. “Indeed it is!” the scholar said quietly. "
8 " He bowed to show his respect. “Thank you,” said Jack and Annie. They bowed back to him. "
9 " Can you do me a great favor?” he asked. “I would be most grateful.” “Of course,” said Annie. "
10 " It’s beautiful,” said Annie. “Feel.” She handed it to Jack. The thread was smooth and soft. "
11 " In the flickering lamplight, they wandered down the rows of soldiers. No two soldiers had the same nose, the same eyes, or the same mouth. “Oh, man. No wonder so many people had to work on this tomb,” said Jack. "
