Rainbow Magic SPECIAL EDITION Kylie the Carnival Fairy By Daisy Meadows

The Goblins Make Mischief

"Oh , no!" Rachel gasped. Kirsty was right! "Why are Jack Frost's goblins here? " Kirsty wondered aloud, counting them quickly. "Rachel, there are eight of eight of them!" "And Jack Frost has made them bigger, too, " Rachel added. "They're almost as tall as we are. That must be why they don't stand out in the crowd." "I bet they're up to no good!" Kirsty said, frowning. "Let me present our most magical ride!" The carnival master announced just then. "Look at the goblins," Kirsty whispered. All eight goblins we're running toward the carnival master! As they got closer to him, the biggest goblin jumped up and knocked the top hat off his head. The carnival master yelped in surprise, but everyone else laughed, thinking it was part of the show. One of the other goblins caught the hat as it fell. Then they all disappeared into the crowd. "Why do the goblins want the carnival masters hat?" Kirsty asked Rachel as the shocked Carnival master struggled to continue with his announcement. "Er, as I was saying," he stammered. "This is the most important ride at the carnival!" He pointed to a huge green and gold sheet, which was clearly hiding something very big. Two clowns on stilts stood on either side of the sheet, each holding a corner. There was a drum roll from the band, and then the clowns pulled away the sheet. Suddenly, the girls could see a brightly painted carousel of beautiful horses- but unlike the other rides, this one didn't start turning. "The carousel will be working soon," the carnival master said quickly. "In the meantime, please enjoy our other wonderful rides!" But as Kirsty and Rachel looked around the carnival, they noticed the ferris wheel was stopping, and that the teacups we're slowing to a halt too. What was going on? Suddenly, out of the corner of her eye, Kirsty spotted a flash of red and white. It was the goblins again- and this time, they we're rushing to the band leader! "Look out! " Kirsty cried, trying to warn him. But the band was playing too loudly for the band leader to hear. The tallest goblin jumped up and knocked the hat right off his head! Another goblin swept it off the ground, and they all raced away. The minute the band leader lost his hat, he also lost control of his band. The tub as and flutes sounded out of tune, the trumpeters started marching in the wrong direction, and the drummers dropped their drumsticks. The cheerful music suddenly turned into a whole lot of noise! "Why are the goblins trying to ruin the carnival?" Rachel wondered. "I don't know," Kirsty said with a sigh. The band had stopped playing know, and the band leader looked dazed. The carnival master rushed forward. "Don't forget, " he announced , trying to distract the crowd, "for the closing day parade, we want you all to dress up. The best boy or girl with the best costume will be crowned carnival king or queen with our carnival crown!" Just the, Rachel and Kirsty heard the clip-clop of hooves behind them. Everyone turned to see two woman in sparkly pink costumes riding white ponies. The woman carried a blue velvet cushion between them, and on the top of the cushion sat the carnival crown, covered with jewels and feathers. "I now declare Sunnydays Carnival officially open!" The carnival master cried proudly. The crowd cheered and scattered to explore the carnival. "We have to find out what the goblins are up to," Rachel said anxiously. Kirsty nodded, shivering. "It suddenly feels cold, doesn't it?" She asked, her teeth chattering. Rachel nodded and rubbed her arms. "It's been warm all day until now," she said, frowning. At that moment, Kirsty noticed a clown in a baggy yellow costume and curly green wig standing nearby. He was staring at the carnival crown. Kirsty nudged Rachel. "Look," she whispered, pointing. "There is something familiar about that clown." Rachel peered at the clown. Then, with a start, she noticed frosty icicles hanging from his chin. "Kirsty," Rachel gasped. "That's Jack Frost!"