Prologue:

There are places in our world, in which no one has ever been. The Wonder Emporium, had however always been one of them.

Even though on a crisp December morning, the colourful lights twinkled as they light the dim shadow in the window. Even though you can always smell freshly baked blueberry muffins, or sense the taste of of warm sugar donuts, filling the air. Even though sometimes, the silence inside created a suspense of worry, you had never felt before. Even though the icy atmosphere, sends a shiver down your spine.

But barley anyone had dared to enter. Not after what happened last time. No one had entered since. Not one had heard the light jingle of the little, gold bell when the door was pushed open. No one… no one up until Valerie.

Chapter 1:

Valerie had always had a curious mindset and sometimes, her curiosity got the best of her. And when this happens, in can get her into a lot of trouble.

Valerie glanced around the room, and anywhere she set her eyes, it was packed with wishes and wonders. Each shelf was filled with antiques and books, which were all blanketed with a sheet of dust. There was a small grey box, filled with green, toy soldiers and at an angle, it seemed as if they moved. She noticed three little wooden rocking chairs, with a china doll seated on the red patterned cushion. A handmade train track set, whose train drove around in circles, as it protected a leather bound book, embroidered with gold lettering, spelling out

“The Book Of Wonders”

As she reached out her hand to pick it up, she heard a rustling noise behind her.

“Careful with that!” said a man’s voice. It sounded tired and rough. “That book is very powerful, and if it gets into the wrong hands, very bad and dangerous things can happen.” She placed the book back down on the table, and slowly backed away, as she watched the train circling it again.