In a letter to their classmates, Edgar and Allan wish for a little more excitement to help pass the time until they can return to school: “If only a little adventure would come knocking on our door . . . . But that only happens in stories, right?” (44). Little do the twins know that their wish is about to be granted! They are characters in a novel, after all.
- Have you ever wished you could leave ordinary life behind and have an adventure like a character from a book or movie?
- What kind of adventure would best suit you? Why?
Perhaps you have even found yourself on an unexpected adventure of sorts, just as Edgar and Allan do later in the book. Use this space to share your dream—or real-life—adventure story with us!