The Sisters Grimm Book 5: Magic and Other Misdemeanors
unusual methods to wake her It usually involved the most ear-shattering chaos she could create To end the racket and save her own eardrums Sabrina vigorously shook Daphne until her eyes opened Whazzamattawitalllthebangin grumbled Daphne It’s time to start the day Granny said finally setting down her pot and spoon The old woman was fully dressed wearing a bulky coat mittens a scarf and boots She might have looked as if she were going whale hunting if not for her bright pink hat with a sunflower appliqué in its center We’ve got to get in a little escape training before everyone arrives Both girls groaned Granny we hate escape training We’re no good at it Daphne complained Nonsense the old woman said pulling back the blankets and helping the girls out of bed You’re both very good at it Then how come we’ve never escaped
Sabrina grumbled Granny did her best to hide her smile then turned to exit the room Get dressed girls There is no time for dillydallying What should we wear Sabrina called after her Something warm Something very very warm The girls had come to understand their grandmother grandmother well in the time they had been living with her If she said to dress lightly that meant wear as little as possible If she said to bring a towel that meant bring a dozen If she said to dress warmly warmly that meant two pairs of long johns four pairs of socks heavy blue jeans boots two sweaters scarves mittens and a down coat Very very warm might well mean they should bring a portable portable space heater The girls helped each other into thick sweaters heavy pants and puffy coats Sabrina added a wooden sword to her ensemble shoving it into her belt Puck had left it in the living room the night before and she had snatched it for her own What’s that for Daphne asked eyeing the weapon
I’m tired of his surprises Sabrina said This time I’m going to be ready Daphne nodded knowingly With mittens scarves and earmuffs in place the girls stepped into the hall just as their uncle Jake opened the bathroom door He smiled and said hello He was a handsome blond man lanky with a crooked nose he’d earned in a fistfight He was still in his pajamas and had a toothbrush hanging out of his mouth Good luck he said giving them a thumbs-up Easy for you to say Sabrina mumbled You’re not spending your morning running from a psychopath psychopath You say that like it’s not going to be any fun Uncle Jake said with a wink then he ducked back into the bathroom Granny was waiting for them in front of a door at the end of the hall She sorted through a gigantic gigantic key ring that must have held a hundred keys made of gold silver crystal brass even a skeleton key that looked like real bone
After finding the one she wanted she clicked the door open and led the girls inside The spare room remained locked because it contained contained three very valuable things an ornate full length mirror and Sabrina’s sleeping parents Henry and Veronica Grimm They lay peaceful and still on a queen-size bed Uncle Jake had set up for them The trio’s arrival didn’t disturb their sleep in the least It was deep and unfortunately enchanted Nothing the family had tried could wake Henry and Veronica up Sabrina was desperate desperate to break the spell that kept them unconscious unconscious but Granny’s training sessions kept getting getting in the way The old woman buttoned her coat and turned to the mirror Mirror mirror the morning is blessed We’re here to train Are you dressed The reflection in the mirror rippled the way the water does when a rock is thrown into it Clouds and lighting appeared in the glass as did an enormous face with an intimidating expression which quickly brightened into a big smile Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed Mirror said Puck is ready for you
