Quotes from Mary Pope Osborne

Night of the Ninjas.

saw a large fire burning on a hearth. In its rosy glow, three strange creatures were weaving at a big loom. Jack caught his breath. Their appearance was shocking.

Come along," he said. "The games will start soon." Plato then led Jack and Annie out of the Greek house back onto the dirt road.

One and twenty fare-thee-wells!

Thanks," said Annie. "Thanks," said Jack.

Annie and Jack waved good-bye to the old man.

Go! Have fun!" Annie said. She began walking away. "I'll see you later! Bye, Plato!

The ninja master.

a very tall oak tree. At the

The statue of the mighty Greek god stared down at Jack.

As he climbed down, he saw Annie pull off her helmet. Her pigtails flew up and down as she jumped and shouted, "Go! Go! Go!" Her soldier's cape fell off.

white horse galloped out of the dust. The crowd murmured with excitement and wonder. The white horse was the most beautiful animal Jack had ever seen. He was pulling an empty chariot. And he was galloping straight toward Jack.

Ninjas didn't fight like the samurai. They didn't have a set of rules to follow.

antelopes, wild hogs, and gorillas.

Our mother says friendship is like riding the waves, said Kama. Sometimes you ride low, gentle waves. Sometimes you ride high, rough ones.

The gorilla's fur was very black against the green leaves. She had large nostrils and small ears. Her bright brown eyes were full of mischief.

We have to bring back his eye by the

Jack and Annie stepped out of the chariot. Jack's legs were so wobbly he could hardly walk.

Mountain gorillas live together in families. The leader of the family is a large male called a "silverback" because he has silver fur on his back and shoulders. Gorillas do not hunt other animals. They mainly eat the plant growth of the forest. They are known to be shy and gentle giants.

Turtles' shells are bony plates covered with scales called scutes. The ancient relatives of birds also had scales.

It could take them to the places in the books. All they had to do was to point to a picture and wish to be there. Jack and Annie visited the time of

This is a knight arriving for a castle feast. Knights wore armor when they traveled long and dangerous distances. The armor was very heavy. A helmet alone could weigh up to forty pounds.

climbed in behind him. Crammed together

Morgan is a magical librarian from the time of King Arthur. She travels through time and space, gathering books.