He swung his lantern
three times and slowly the schooner appeared.
From The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Just Desert
She lowered the knife and
it grew even brighter.
From The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
A Strange Day in July
He threw with all his might, but the third stone came skipping back.
From The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg
Under the Rug
Two weeks passed and it happened again.
From The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg
Archie Smith, Boy Wonder
A tiny voice asked, "Is he the one?"
From The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg
Another Place, Another Time
If there was an answer, he'd find it there.
From The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van AllsburgUninvited Guests
His heart was pounding.
He was sure he had seen the doorknob turn.
From The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg
The Harp
So it's true he thought, it's really true.
From The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg
Mr. Linden's Library
He had warned her about the book.
Now it was too late.
Now it was too late.
From The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van AllsburgSeven Chairs
The fifth one ended up in France.
From The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg
The Third-Floor Bedroom
It all began when someone left
the window open.
the window open.
From The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg
The House on Maple Street
It was a perfect lift-off.
From The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg
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