Topthorn part 2

Amilia peered over the railings cautiously, Sam by her side. What they saw was heavenly, it was like a painting. They had landed on a tropical island! Lizards grey like the storm clouds above scuttled around on the deck knowing it was away from home.

Glittering sand had been thrown onto the ship when it crashed, shining white shells were scattered everywhere. They heard screeching parrots flocking in the sky, crabs made snipping noises on the side of the boat, slowly nibbling making a hole, narwhals were calling for their mates.

Captain Alice was in the jungle looking for supplies and the rest of the crew were with her; the children had volunteered to stay on the sky ship. But something spoiled the view. In front of them was…..  a great lumbering black rock! “D ddddd emon rock!” stuttered Amelia. They heard the cry of gunpowder dragons coming nearer and nearer! “Run!” cried Sam they ran along the beach through the bushes Amilia tripped, Sam tripped, a rope fastened around their ankles-they were hoisted up in the air! Everything went black….