6 Journey to the Castle

CHAPTER 6 JOURNEY TO THE CASTLE 'Well that's just great,' I say, looking at the remains of our flying fried-egg car. 'How are we supposed to get to the castle now?' 'Don't worry,' says Terry. 'I've got just the thing!' He reaches into his bag and pulls out a horse costume. 'How is that going to help us get to the castle?' I say.

'Simple,' says Terry. 'You put it on and I'll ride you there.' Terry hands me the costume. 'Nuh-uh,' I say, handing it back. 'How about you put it on and I ride you there!' 'I've got a better idea,' says Terry, passing the costume

back to me. 'How about we take turns?' 'GREAT idea,' I say. 'And since you thought of it, you can go first.' 'Thanks, Andy!' says Terry, taking the costume. 'You're a real pal.' He puts it on and we set off.

'What a lovely day for horse-riding,' I say. 'Is it your turn to be the horse yet?' says Terry. 'No, not yet,' I say. 'How's the caterpillar?' says Terry. 'Good,' I say. 'I think it's really enjoying the ride.'

'I sure hope we don't come across anything that would be hazardous to caterpillars on our journey,' says Terry. 'Me too,' I say, as an enormous black bird swoops down towards us. 'Are birds hazardous to caterpillars?' says Terry. 'Yes!' I say. I reach out to put my hand over the caterpillar but before I can cover it the caterpillar rears up…

opens its mouth… and swallows the bird in one gulp!