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 =__Journal Entry #1.__ =

Dear Journal, Today was a very crazy day. It all started with me going into the woods. At that time, I absolutely had no idea what was going to happen to me that day. I just was sick and tired of being cooped up in our perfect little cottage that was supposed to be neat all the time. So back to the point, when I went into the Treegap woods (//technically my family's woods//), I saw a handsome guy dozing off nearby a thing covered with rocks. At first, I didn't know what the //thing// was, but I came to figure out that it was a spring that had amazing powers. Anyway, before I found out about this spring, the beautiful guy saw me. Suddenly, in a flash, I was flung into the air and then onto a horse. While all this happened, I was wondering if this was the real method of kidnapping. I thought this because in my dreams, I pictured kidnapping as burly and frightning men grabbing me and thowing me into a sack and me being scared and all. However, it seemed that these strangers were scared //instead// of me (of course I was scared too..)!!! As I was thinking this, I saw a flash of yellow whiz by. In an instant, I remembered who he was. He was the man in the jaunty yellow suit that met me the other day while I was catching fireflies!!! I tried to call out for help, but it was too late. He was already out of my sight. After that happened, we (referring to me and the strangers) stopped and they let me off the horse for a drink from the stream. They started their incredible story about themselves. I'll just tell you the important facts. First of all, I found out that the people who had kidnapped me were Mae Tuck, Jesse Tuck, and Miles Tuck. They are called the Tucks in short. Secondly, they told me about the spring and how they all drank from it (except the cat) and became invincible. Last, but not least, they told me that they were taking me to their home for the night to talk about important things that I had to know. So, I went to their cozy, tiny little house and for the first time in my life, I saw things in disarray. I never thought there was a house in disorder and confusion after all those hard days in my family's perfect and tidy cottage. That was not the only surprising thing. The other surprise was me meeting Angus Tuck, another member of the Tucks. I think he usually feels sad...I saw all those melancholy creases on his face...maybe he's got a lot of stress lately. Anyway, I enjoyed when his expression changed from a sad, drooping face into a happy smile. I very much like how he treats me like an unexpected present with beautiful wrapping. So, that's about it for today! Catch you later, journal! -Winnie- P.S. What kind of crazy thing is going to happen tomorrow??? I hope it's not as wild as today's event!

 =__Journal Entry #2.__ =

Dear Journal, Today was a very gloomy and melancholy day. Tuck (=Angus Tuck) told me his sad story in the rowboat...that he wanted to come back onto the wheel of life. Tuck told me that everyday, he saw people passing by...all happy and some young, some old:it did not matter. At some point in their life, they would still die and go to heaven...Tuck just longed for this moment. That was very hearbreaking. He said he wanted to make me understand why I need to keep the spring a secret from **anyone**. Then, an amazingly shocking thing happened. Miles called out, "Pa! The horse has been stolen!!!" That's why I've got to run, journal! -Winnie-

 =__Journal Entry #3.__ =

Dear Journal, I am currently in a state of shock and confusion. First of all, I came to realize that sleeping in another person's house is not that easy. The Tuck family gave me a lumpy couch to sleep on, but it's not as good as the one I had in my cottage. I miss home...Anyway, just minutes ago, when I was having a fight with myself whether the Tucks were criminals or generous and caring people, I heard someone coming down the stairs. It was Mae. She asked if I was okay, and stayed there for a few minutes. Then, Tuck came and questioned me if I needed anything and said that if I hollered, then he would be up and come running in an instant. Finally, I saw Jesse coming towards me. He's beautiful! He captures my heart anytime, even in the night! Anyway, he asked me the most extraordinary thing: he asked for me to drink from the spring when I turned 17years old!!! I couldn't even speak...I guess I was too shocked!!! I don't know what to say. Well, bye for now! -Winnie-

 =__Journal Entry #4.__ =

Dear Journal, Today, I awoke early, and Miles took me out on the rowboat to teach me how to catch fish. He told me the story of him being very blue and having to leave his family because of his father, Angus Tuck (or rather, because of the spring). Also, he taught me how to hook the fish, etc, etc. Oops! Got to (gotta) run! Bye! -Winnie- P.S. I miss home but I'm starting to get used to being at the Tucks. I like here too!

=__Journal Entry #5.__ =

Dear Journal, OMG (oh my gosh.). The man in the yellow suit just appeared at the Tuck's door. We were in the middle of our breakfast and suddenly there was a knock on the door. The man in the yellow suit suddenly barged in and then started his long long story. It was something about him knowing about the Tucks because of his grandmother. I didn't quite catch all of it. Anyway, I was listening, and at the end, he said he was going to take me home. Then, Mae was all of a sudden protecting me. She got the rifle and swung it at the man in the yellow suit. The constable then came riding and saw the whole scene. I am so terribly shocked..... : Bye...for now... -Winnie-

 =__Journal Entry #6.__ =

Dear Journal, Sorry I couldn't write for awhile. A lot of things happened lately. First of all, the constable saw the man in the yellow suit drop unconscious and Mae holding the rifle like a club. So, Mae went to jail, and I went back home. After I went home, I saw to my amazement Jesse crouching when I went outside! He told me all about the plan to get Mae out of jail, and I agreed to help. Tonight is the night when I can finally for once in my life make a difference in the world...unbelieveable and awesome... -Winnie- 

=__Journal Entry #7.__ =

Dear Journal, I was back home in my comfy little rocking chair, and I kept worrying if I will do good and let the Tucks have enough time to escape. I fell asleep then and then when I woke up, it was 5 minutes to midnight. I wasn't late... I tiptoed out of my room and I got out of the house slowly but surely. I thought getting out of the house would be harder than that, but man! Anyways, when I finally got out of the house, I met Jesse and we went together to the jail where Mae was staying with the constable. Miles was on top of a box (I don't know why but I find that funny) and Tuck was handing him tools. Miles was taking of the screws of the frame, and when the lightning struck, he pulled with all his might! The frame didn't come off, so he gave it another go when the lightning struck a second time. This time, he pulled it off. Mae came out through the place where there used to be the frame, and Miles carried me into the cell. Miles put the frame back, and I watched if he would put the bolts back too. But he didn't. A final lightning bolt struck and then the Tucks were gone... I feel so very sad and melancholy... -Winnie- P.S. I stole this journal from my house while I was coming out to meet Jesse...

=__Journal Entry #8.__ =

Dear Journal, When I was in the jail cell after the Tucks were gone, the constable came in and finally left. The next morning (today) the constable came in and saw me. He got so mad and he eventually went away, but he yelled at me and the worst thing I could get was a big punishment because I was a child. So after I came home today, I saw the toad again and I saw a dog following the toad too! I took the frog and I saved it from the dog who was holding out a paw to it. I quickly ran back into the house, and then I came back with the bottle with the spring water. I gave the toad all of it and I let it free. The dog wandered away, and I said to myself, "There's still more in the woods in case I change my mind."<span style="COLOR: #ffffff; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f2dd3a">