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The Magic ofStarfire VillageKaren Clark NagyA Child's Bedtime StorySweet DreamsBooklet 3

Anabella's mom was in her kitchenlooking through the windowand she could see Anabellaplaying in the garden.

Then all of a sudden Mary Annrealized Anabella was not there.It happened so fast.

She looked around the yardbut didn't see Anabella,so she stepped outside andcalled out to her.Anabella did not answer.

Mary Ann moved closerto her garden.She peeked betweenthe daisies and petunias,then at the benchin the middle of the wildflowerswhere Anabella loved to sit and sing.

She checked out the swing hangingfrom the willow tree,knowing it was Anabella's secret spotwhere she loved to feelthe fresh breeze in the shade,hidden from the world.

But Anabella wasn't inany of her favorite places.

Suddenly Mary Ann got a chilland she began to worry. She started callingAnabella's name louder,but still no Anabella.

She ran inside andphoned Anabella's daddy.

He came home in no time andthey gathered their neighborsto help look for Anabella.

Soon Anabella's brotherreturned home from schooland joined in the search,along with his friends.

The sun disappeared and it wasgetting cooler outside.Everyone in the search partyput on jackets andgrabbed lanterns or flashlightsas they headed into the forest.There were many friends helpinglook for lost, little Anabella.

Mary Ann stayed behindat their house witha few other moms,hoping Anabella would return.She was afraid and anxiousand just wanted tohold Anabella and tell herhow much she loved her.

It was very darkwhen the group returnedlater that night.The news they gave Mary Annwas not good.They did not find a traceof Anabella.

They were not even sureAnabella went into the forest,but Mary Ann insisted she did.It was only for a secondshe lost sight of her.She believed in her heartAnabella was lost and alonedeep in the forest.

Mary Ann could not sleep that night. She had never been withouther daughtersince the day she was born.Her heart was heavywith sadness and fear.

She worriedAnabella wouldbe hungrywithoutdinner.She worriedAnabella wouldbe coldwithout asweater.

For a moment she thoughtshe heard Anabella singing,which made her cry.It was a sad nightat Anabella's home.

Meanwhile, Anabellawas with the fairiessinging, dancing,and eating.

They had a hugefeast ofnuts and berries.

The fairies even made her somedandelion tea to keep her warm.

Anabella was not hungry or coldlike her mother imagined.

Anabella thought of her momand knew she would be worried,but hoped her momsomehow knew she washappy and safe.

And when it was time for bedthe red fox, Snippy,kept her warmas Anabella driftedoff to sleepwith a smile on her lipsand a song in her heart.

For Anabella knew if thisreally was a dream,it truly was thesweetest of dreams ever...

Thank you for readingThe Magic of Starfire Village.I also wish to thank my friend,Dianne McKinney Delcourt,for her editing magic!Do you ever dream aboutmagic or flowers or fairies?

This book is dedicatedto my grandchildren,The Cool Cousin Crew:Bryce, Colt, Cade, and Sage.May you find Thankspirationin everything you do,and remember to tell someonewhere you are going,especially when chasing fairies.

Thankspirationis the people and thingsin our liveswe are grateful for.Dare to beextraordinaryby virtue of yourThankspiration!It's my wish for you.

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