Amelia Fang and the Barbaric Ball. Laura Ellen Anderson

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      you all know, the Barbaric Ball is taking place in a couple of nights. And I’m happy to announce that King Vladimir will be attending with his son, Prince Tangine, after all these years!’

      The students muttered excitedly.

      ‘I have ALSO been informed that, as of tonight, Prince Tangine will be joining Catacomb Academy as part of his king training, to get to know the young creatures of Nocturnia!’

      The whole crypt exploded in squeals and burps of delight.

      ‘Oh, wasn’t it just AWFUL that his mother was EATEN by a fairy?’ cried Frankie, who had stitches over her face and bolts in her neck.

      ‘There will be NO mention of the fairy incident,’ hissed Miss Inspine. ‘The prince

      is probably anxious enough,

       leaving the palace for the first time in years.’

      ‘So brave!’ said Frankie,

      fanning herself with her detatched ear.

      ‘The king has requested,’ the head teacher continued, ‘that Amelia Fang show Prince Tangine around the school and look after him while he settles in.’

      ‘That’s only because he used to be best buddies with Amelia’s dad!’ Frankie spat.

      Amelia muffled a groan. Frankie was the most annoying ghoul in the whole of Catacomb Academy.

      ‘Enough, Frankie!’ said Miss Inspine, losing patience. ‘The prince is due to arrive any minute, and I want you ALL to be

      on your BEST behaviour.’

      ‘Imagine.’ Grimaldi grinned. ‘The three of us hanging out with the future king! We’ll be the coolest kids in school.’

      ‘HEY,’ said Florence. ‘WE ALREADY ARE.’

      I wonder what Tangine is like, thought Amelia, before a loud noise caught her attention.

      ‘You stupid bird! Why can’t you ever land properly?’ came a high-pitched voice.

      ‘Oh! Wait here, everyone . . .’ said Miss Inspine, scampering out of the crypt.

      Seconds later she returned looking flustered.

      ‘Students! It gives me great pleasure to welcome our special new student to Catacomb Academy . . . Prince Tangine the First!’

      CHAPTER 3

      TANGINE

      A long shadow appeared, stretching across the length of the crypt. Amelia watched as the shadow became smaller, and smaller . . .And smaller . . .

      Until Prince Tangine stepped into view.

      ‘’OW WEENY IS ’E?’ Florence whispered loudly.

      Miss Inspine shot her a sharp look.

      The prince was tiny. Titchy even. Which was very unusual for a vampire.

      Frankie began applauding frantically. ‘Tangine rules! Tangine, you’re amazing!’ she yelled across the room.

      ‘JOSEPHINE!’ Tangine bellowed, clapping his tiny hands twice.

      A grubby Mummy Maid ran in and crouched down at Tangine’s feet so he could use her as a platform.

      ‘Yes, it is I, your future king!’ said Prince Tangine, revealing his pearly white fangs. ‘I suppose I look forward to learning stuff at your inferior little school.’

      Amelia was a bit surprised by Prince

      Tangine’s tone. He must be nervous, she thought.

      ‘Anyway,’ continued Tangine, yawning. ‘I’m bored. I demand brunch . . .’ He clapped his hands again and shouted, ‘FRESCO!’

      Maybe the nerves make him hungry, thought Amelia.

      Another Mummy Maid rushed into the crypt, holding a tray of Slug-ends.

      ‘Ooh, isn’t he delightful?’ oozed Frankie as the Mummy Maid crawled back out of the crypt, still carrying СКАЧАТЬ