The Nguyen Kids: The Power of the Pearl Earrings

The Nguyen Kids: The Power of the Pearl Earrings — page 5
Okay Rohan says as he leaps onto the couch You were Trưng Trắc last time I’m the leader I move to stand in front of him I’m at the front of the elephant You’re my sister Trưng Nhị My Grandma Nội used to babysit me and Rohan My grandma used to tell us the story of Hai Bà Trưng two brave sisters who lived a long time ago Th ey were warriors great fi ghters and fought for freedom Th ey were Vietnamese like I am Th e invaders are coming I shout and pull out my imaginary sword Rohan pulls out his imaginary sword too We jump from our elephant to fi ght the bad guys I get my short hair stuck on one of my pearl 2