Princess Ruby of Tamworthia, Page 2

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  My full name is Ranger Oakmoss, my friends just call me Ranger, but you'll have lots of time to learn more about me. I'm the author of this book and I swear to you, that everything described is true. Many books are fanciful tales, designed to entertain an idle mind, but this one is different. The events described in this book actually happened. I bear witness to this fact. The keeper of this book must uphold a time-honored vow. You must promise to keep this powerful knowledge secret, sharing only with the chosen ones. The chosen ones will be carefully selected and must also promise to keep sacred what they learn.

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  Jevon peered above the edge of the book; Kady was hanging onto every word. "Got that?" Jevon inquired.

  "Yup, you've selected me as a chosen one, and I can't repeat any of this to anyone." Her eyes sparkled with mischief.

  Jevon smiled, Kady was far too smart for her age. Jevon continued with Ranger's opening remarks.