Chapter 3

Chapter THREE It wasn't long before Mum and Dad were deep in conversation with Beatrix's parents and we all decided to go to the restaurant together. Beatrix and I sat next to each other and exchanged stories about all the tricks we had played. 'I once turned my Dad into a frog by mistake!' I giggled.

'Oh really!?' said Beatrix, but she didn't look quite as impressed as I thought she would be. I once turned my teacher into a lizard!' I gasped. 'Your teacher?'

'Yes,' whispered Beatrix. 'I got into a lot of trouble. 'Oh,' I said. Then I remembered something. I once made my teacher's hair grow really, really long,' I said. 'She was furious!' 'I bet!' said Beatrix. 'That reminds me of the time that I made everyone in my classroom go bald. For five whole days! I stared at Beatrix, gobsmacked, and she nodded, looking pleased with herself. I had never met anyone as naughty as Beatrix before. We could have a lot of fun together. But we could also get into a lot of trouble together.

And I had promised Mum and Dad that there would be absolutely no mischief this holiday. After dinner we waved goodbye to Beatrix's family and went back to our treehouse. We had all decided to go dragon trekking the next day. 'I can't wait!' said Wilbur as he snuggled down into bed. 'I've always wanted to go dragon trekking. 'Me too!' I said, getting into my own bed and pulling Violet close to my chest for a hug. I wondered if I ought to suggest a midnight feast to Wilbur but

I was already feeling quite full from the honey sandwiches and quite sleepy. It had been a tiring and interesting day. 'Maybe tomorrow night,' I thought, as I drifted off into sleep.