In six exciting new Stage 9 Magpies stories from Roderick Hunt and Alex Brychta, the magic key whisks the children into a series of breathtaking adventures in exotic places. Biff and Wilf meet the daring Princess Aisha in "The Blue Eye" and "Rescue"; Biff and Chip help to stem a dyke and catch a robber in "Dutch Adventure"; Nadim and Anneena show some wacky inventors what to do in "The Flying Machine"; and the children find themselves among a troupe of troubadours in "The Finest in the Land". Kipper also embarks on an adventure in "Key Trouble" but his ill treatment of the magic key results in a nasty experience.
Reading "Key Trouble" by Roderick Hunt with you has been such a delight. It's wonderful to see you understand that mistakes are opportunities to learn and grow. You've discovered the value of responsibility and problem-solving. Remember, whenever you face a 'key trouble' of your own, it's your clever thinking and responsibility that will find the solution. Keep embracing challenges as steps to becoming even smarter and stronger.