by Mikey Brooks
Ethan rolled over and looked at the clock. It was past midnight. Jax was snoring and Ethan could hear the jackhammer of Papa Washington’s snore from down the hall. He got quietly up from bed and headed over to Emmy’s room. He gave a slight knock, but all was silent. He opened her door and saw her sitting up in bed. She gave him a weak smile.
“Can’t sleep either?” she asked.
“Nope. Once Jax and Papa Washington get going I have a hard time.”
“I know what you’re saying. My room is next to both of theirs.”
Ethan laughed quietly and sat down on Emmy’s bed. “I’ve decided I’m going to find Mom and Dad no matter what Mama J or Papa Washington say. We need to find our parents.”
“I know,” Emmy whispered.
Ethan looked at his sister, trying to put all the puzzle pieces together. He felt like there was something missing—something that happened with Miss LeBeau that she hadn’t told him. “Em, you wouldn’t keep secrets from me, right?”
The question seemed to catch her off guard. Her eyes closed and he waited for her response. “I’m tired of our family and all their secrets.”
“That doesn’t answer the question,” Ethan said. He put a hand on her leg. She looked up and their eyes connected. “Twinroos?”
Suddenly, Emmy’s eyes filled with tears. He swallowed. Her heart pounded so loud he could hear it thumping. Whatever she was hiding, it was something big.
“Ethan,” Emmy whispered. “I’m a witch.”
French words and sayings:
Absolument magnifique—Absolutely beautiful
Ah, mais le fait.—Ah, but they did.
Chéri—Darling
Comprenez—Understand
Fantastique—Fantastic
Jamais sous-estimer le puissance d'une sorcière.—Never underestimate the power of a witch.
Je ne crois pas!—I do not believe!
Ne tu inquiétez pas.—Don’t you worry.
Non—No
Oui—Yes
Tu serai parfait.—You’ll be perfect.
Si doux—So soft
Une perte de temps—A waste of time
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Acknowledgements
It would be an injustice if I didn’t mention the awesome people that helped this book become what it is today. A special thanks goes out to my once upon a time critique group where I was and will always remain the Wizard of Oz: Jennifer Bennett, James Duckett, Charlie Pulsipher, and Jon and Amanda Thompson; you guys saw this book in its infancy and helped it to grow.
My wonderful beta readers: Cas Peace and Lia London, you two brought life and voice to this story, thank you.
To my mentor and friend, J. Scott Savage, who continually helps build me up when I am down and makes me believe wholeheartedly in my dreams; thank you for that lunch where you told me never to give up.
To my totally-amazing sister, Stephanie and her husband Courtney, you two are always there for me and helping me; thank you for always being the first in line to buy my books.
I’d like to thank my in-laws, Barret and Lori Bushman for taking a chance on a writer to take care of their only daughter. You two are my inspiration for a life lived in love.
I like to thank everyone at Future House for taking a chance on this super awesome book; you have made this book so much more than what it was. Heather, Emma, and Helena, you are my Supergirls!
And lastly I want to acknowledge my beautiful wife and incredible kids. Brooklyn, without you there would be no words to read, no stories to tell. You continue to make me what I am and I am grateful for that. Thank you for giving up a little time with me so I could create this book for the world.
About the Author
When he’s not saving the world from evil witches or changing diapers, Mikey Brooks is writing, illustrating, or daydreaming. He’s published six middle-grade books and several picture books. He lives in Utah with his smokin’-hot- wife, their four kiddos, and the world’s ugliest dog. You can find out more about him at: www.insidemikeysworld.com.