emergency

Nose DowN iNto the Deep Blue waves

“Don’t worry, little nephew,” I whispered.

“We’ll be just fine.” I hoped he couldn’t hear

my teeth chattering. Or see my fur standing

on end. Or feel my paw trembling. Rat-

munching rattlesnakes! I was scared silly!

Suddenly, Bouncer pointed the plane’s

nose toward land.

“Hang on!” he screamed. “I’m going to try

to make an   landing!”

The wind grew stronger and stronger. The

waves grew closer and closer.

Seconds later, a gust of wind sent the

plane plunging