The Pteranodon coasted down to the ground. He stared at Jack with his bright, alert eyes.
What was Jack supposed to do? Climb on? "But I'm too heavy," thought Jack. Don't think. Ju
st do it. Jack looked at the Tyrannosaurus.He was starting up the hill. His giant teeth we
re flashing in the sunlight. Okay. Don't think. Just do it!Jack put his book in his pack.
Then he eased down onto the Pteranodon's back. He held on tightly. The creature moved forw
ard. He spread out his wings--and lifted off the ground! They teetered this way. Then that
. Jack nearly fell off. The Pteranodon steadied himself, then rose into the sky. Jack look
ed down. The Tyrannosaurus was chomping the air and staring up at him. The Pteranodon glid
ed away. He sailed over the hilltop. He circled over the valley. Over all the nests filled
with babies. Over all the giant duck-billed dinosaurs. Then the Pteranodon soared out ove
r the plain--over the Triceratops who was grazing in the high grass. It was amazing! It wa
s a miracle!Jack felt like a bird. As light as a feather. The wind was rushing through his
hair. The air smelled sweet and fresh.He whooped. He laughed.Jack couldn't believe it. He
was riding on the back of an ancient flying reptile! The Pteranodon sailed over the strea
m, over the ferns and bushes. Then he carried Jack down to the base of the oak tree. When
they came to a stop, Jack slid off the creature's back. And landed on the ground. Then th
e Pteranodon took off again and glided into the sky. "Bye, Henry," whispered Jack. "Are yo
u okay?" Annie shouted from the tree house.Jack pushed his glasses into place. He kept sta
ring up at the Pteranodon." Jack, are you okay?" Annie called. Jack looked up at Annie. He
smiled. "Thanks for saving my life," he said. "That was really fun." "Climb up!" said Ann
ie. Jack tried to stand. His legs were wobbly. He felt a bit dizzy. "Hurry!" shouted Annie
. "He's coming!"Jack looked around. The Tyrannosaurus was heading straight toward him! Ja
ck bolted to the ladder. He grabbed the sides and started up. "Hurry! Hurry!" screamed Ann
ie. Jack scrambled into the tree house. "He's coming toward the tree!" Annie cried.Suddenl
y something slammed against the oak tree. The tree house shook like a leaf. Jack and Annie
tumbled into the books."Make a wish!" cried Annie. "We need the book! The one with the pi
cture of Frog Creek!" said Jack. "Where is it?"He pushed some books aside. He had to find
that book about Pennsylvania. There it was!He grabbed it and tore through it, looking for
the photograph of the Frog Creek woods. He found it! Jack pointed to the picture. "I wish
we could go home!" he shouted. The wind began to moan. Softly at first. "Hurry!" Jack yell
ed. The wind picked up. It was whistling now. The tree house started to spin. It spun fast
er and faster. Jack closed his eyes. He held on tightly to Annie. Then everything was stil
l. Absolutely still.