Wanda, Tim, and Ralphie leapt with joy and ran to greet everyone while Ms. Frizzle took a look at Arnold. "Oh, Arnold. Tsk, tsk. Maybe you really should have stayed home today," she said with a soft chuckle, lifting his shirt to examine the bruise. "Ah, broken rib. You didn't stay quietly by the door … Continue reading Chapter 11

Wanda, Tim, and Arnold all emerged from the door with Ralphie suddenly at their side, both groups just as surprised as the other. The door closed behind them."Woah, hey! I thought you guys stayed behind! Did you come with Ms. Frizzle?" "Hi Ralphie!" Wanda screamed as she and Tim threw their arms around his neck. … Continue reading Chapter 10

The bus hurtled blindly through the darkness, Wanda now white-knuckle-gripping the steering wheel while Tim worked the pedals. Liz sat back with Arnold, patting his arm comfortingly every time he moaned. They drove in tense silence for a long time. Wanda's eyes were shifting from window to window when something caught her attention. Out the … Continue reading Chapter 9

Ralphie was alone when he came to. Confusion washed over him as he scanned the room, trying desperately to remember where he was and what was happening. Standing up, his body ached all over and the clear gem in his palm still emitted its faint glow."Ms. Frizzle! Carlos, DA, Keesha! Anyone!?" Throat burning, his voice … Continue reading Chapter 8

They had been walking for quite a while before Wanda and Arnold began to worry that they'd never find the bus – or anyone, for that matter – ever again. The stayed close enough that their shoulders touched, making no noise beyond the occasional sniff or sigh. Wanda kept her eyes fixed straight ahead while … Continue reading Chapter 7