Bedknobs & Broomsticks(children enter from SL holding suitcases and looking around, one points across the stage and then all exit SR) (Annika enters SR with a paint can and paint brush in her hand and pretends to paint a road sign standing center stage; moments later Lars enters from SL driving a wheel) Lars - You there…. Which way to Pepperinge Eye? Annika - Couldn't say sir. It said on the wireless to paint out the signposts in case the Nazis drop in. Lars - I'm not a Nazi. I'm a British officer. Annika - That's what you'd say if you was a Nazi isn't it sir? Drive on corporal. (Lars shakes his head, turns the car around and drives off SL, Annika sets down the items, admires her sign, brushes off her hands and exits SR) (Children enter from SR) Charlie – Hello? Anyone? I can’t believe the lady that was distributing the children just left like that! Carrie – Maybe she will be back. Charlie – Or maybe she didn’t have a house for us to go to and didn’t have the nerve to tell us. Paul – I hate the war Charlie. I just wish the war was over with and we could go home. Charlie – Lady! (looking left) Lady! Who is picking us up? Paul – She left the list over there before she left. I will check it. Rawlins. Here we are. Carrie. Charles. Paul. Says we are to go with Lindsey and Eglantine Price. Lindsey – We are Lindsey and Eglanine Price, do you have our package then? Carrie – Package? I wouldn’t call us packages? Lindsey – We received a call from Mrs. Hobday, saying that our package has arrived. Carrie – It says on the chart, that you are to home us. Price – Home you? No, we are not suitable to home you! We just came here to pick up the package that Mrs. Hobday called us about. All 3 kids: WE ARE THE PACKAGE! Lindsey – Excuse me, I will be looking in her office. Mrs. Hobday? Mrs. Hobday? (exits SR, re-enters holding a package shaped like a broom.. there is a note on it) Lindsey – See! Our package, thank you very much. Price – Dear Lindsey & Eglantine Price, here is your package (look of see I told you to children); I also am asking that you take the three children Charlie, Carrie and Paul with you and home them. I know you have six bedrooms and can accommodate them. I would never ask unless it was absolutely necessary! Thank you and I will check in with you in a couple of days. Signed Mrs. Hobday. Lindsey – Do not say a word. (looking at children) Charlie – We told you so…. (children follow the prices off stage L) (children follow the Prices in from SR – prices still have broom) E - Bring your things inside. Carrie - Bit murky ain't it? Charlie - Yeah. Not another house around here for miles. L - Wipe your feet. Charlie - Big place this. Who else lives here? E - We live alone. It suits us. L - All right. Come along everybody. [HISSES] (children drop their luggage and hide behind it) [CAT WHINES] Carrie - Sorry miss the cat startled us. L - No need for alarm. You just frightened him that's all. [MEOWS] Charlie - Yeah. Scared to death. You can see that. Paul - What do you call your cat? E - I don't believe in giving animals ridiculous names. I call him Cosmic Creepers because that's the name he came with. (moving upstage to the bed) You will sleep in here. This was my father's bed set and I want you to be very careful. L - What was your names again? Carrie - It's Carrie miss. Charlie and Paul. No fried food? L . You are planning to run back to London. Lars enters and goes to front of stage.We'll do our best miss. Travel light that's us. E . Is there anything particular that you fancy for dinner tonight? Carrie . Oh anything at all. The faster we get out of here the better. Fried fish.The bathroom is along the landing. I'm afraid I don't know much about what children eat. elm bark.A house of horror that's what we've come to.Please don't bother to whisper. Otherwise there will be no supper.L . rose hips. Is that clear? (L & E exit SR) Charlie . Really we will. Huddle up. E opens the letter) . You will wash thoroughly. I am exceptionally keen of hearing.Is that all you brought? Charlie .I'm afraid you won't find any fried foods in this house. (kids huddle) (L returns from SR) L .Wash? L .No. don’t forget to wash. L . You'll have to make do as I do. Bubble and squeak. Toad-in-the-hole. If you have any more plotting to do. Supper is at 6. All 3 kids . glyssop seed.Well I don't think this arrangement is going to work but it seems that I have no alternative. Paul . (children exit SL) (L & E enter from center stage excited and with broom in hand.You will wash yourselves. (L exits SR) Carrie – Come on boys. please do it elsewhere where I shan't have to listen to it.How do you keep your health? L . L . I will see you at dinner at 6pm. whortle yeast and stewed nettles. Paul . We can take care of ourselves. looks like we are not getting out of it this time. All 3 kids .Cabbage buds.We ain't exactly burdened down with frillies.Sausage and mash. straddles it and L gets on behind it) L . then brush themselves off and exit with a limb and a hurt back) Charlie .It's going to be a little different this time." E . . L ." E . Yours faithfully Emelius Browne. You may now call yourself apprentice witch.Lars ."No.Yes of course. Take an easy graceful sideways position."Clasp the broom with both hands. Paul – They don't fly to good do they? (They fall and crash of the stage." Our first broom."Lakipo nikrif scrumpet leetch" (E – goes crazy on broom and falls again – L picks up broom. There we are. Never astride the broom. How's this? L .I'm having a bit of a think. Lakipo nikrif scrumpet leetch [WHIMPERS] (they fly downstage right with the strobe and fog machine going) (Children enter from SL and stand upstage left looking at them and pointing) Paul – Do you see what I see? Carrie . [CAT MEOWS] L ."Technically a witch is always a lady except when circumstances dictate otherwise. (squeal) (Lars exit SR.Because she's a witch. A witch they are… Then let's use the old loafs says I."To start up the broom your basic formula Lakipo nikrif scrumpet leetch" (broom takes off.Of course that's much better. they open the broom and cat crawls in) L .All right I know it's not ladylike.I wasn't ready! L .How does she do that? Charlie . she falls on the floor… she goes over to pick it up) E . That's the sort of thing witches do.Yes of course." E . An easy graceful sideways position. L ."Dear madam with this shipment the Emelius Browne Correspondence College of Witchcraft sends you its heartiest congratulations on qualifying for the first degree of your chosen calling. It's nothing serious.Lovely weather for flying last night.Let's get back to London and just leave tonight like we planned.Thank you. . They don't want anyone to know their witches do they? Carrie . E . I could do with a bit of lolly. There'll have to be one or two little changes made around here.Not ruddy likely. No one's gonna pinch on you.Cash. L & E are still hurt) Charlie .I see. (children exit SL) (L & E enter SR with children following.Let me handle this.Now you mention it. L & E . I mean I'd like to see an occasional sausage on the table here. L . E ..Thank you.Lolly? [GROWLS] Charlie .Why did you say that Paul? Charlie . Charlie – No. Carrie .Oh just twisted my ankle. Carrie .The game's up…We know what you both are. Paul .Don't worry Miss Price.Sorry to hear that. A bit of strawberry jam. Carrie .Hurt your foot Miss Price? L . And I intend to make the most of it. You must have buckets of it. I should be most grateful if you didn't tell anyone in the village. L .Paul .Anything else? Charlie . What we have here is an opportunity.That's the opportunity.Charlie! Charlie . Charlie . And another thing Miss Price there'll be no more of this wash wash wash morning and night. Charlie . Cold hard cash. L .Course. You shouldn't have said that to her. Charlie .Have you considered what danger you might be in? I am a witch you know. Paul . [HISSES] Charlie .If only I could trust you.Oh Charlie! Paul .I mean exceptionally important. Bad enough not being able to manage a broom.Of course were not.E .Be that as it may you don't want us to blab do you? L . . Weren't his fault. That's a rabbit.See? E .That's better than a toad. E . L .Go on then. You never seem to be able to manage toads. L .She don't frighten me.Maybe she's not a wicked witch.Let Cosmic Creepers alone.For your information the most accomplished of witches can't make money out of thin air. Most secret. [MEOWS – cat chase] Charlie . I'll dare you. I can't perform a simple basic spell. Carrie . Carrie .What will you do turn me into a toad? L . L & E . L . Neither of them can even ride a proper broom.I'm afraid it's my fault. Filigree apogee pedigree perogee Carrie .Bother. Charlie . Paul .I might just do that.Excuse me Charles.I'll teach you to do that to me. I don't see why we can't all be friends. E .You dared her to do it.Very well Charles.What do you say Charlie? Can you keep a secret. Have you ever heard of a rich witch? Paul . You see the work we’re doing is so important to the war effort. Carrie .How do you mean? E . L . Charlie .Hellebore henbane aconite. I like you better as a rabbit Charlie. All right everybody gather around. Charlie . Would you settle for one of my spells? Charlie . Paul – Come to think of it. Glowworm fire firefly light There.Well I never had a rabbit. Piece of blue glass.Certainly. E .It's for our own protection ain't it? If we broke the pact we'd have to give back the valuable object. . Paul .Shut up you. You never know when they might come in useful. (getting a book down) L .Always carry a few things around with me. E . You give us something valuable to seal the pact. Lovely bit of string. All right now let's see. Isn't that pretty? Paul . I wonder what I could give you.When I signed for my witchcraft course there was a free bonus a certain marvelous traveling spell if you paid promptly in advance. Carrie. Paul . E .It twists don't it? Paul . L . I think I'll give you that one.Yeah twisted right off.Yeah.Ah here we are.Yes I think that will be all right.No Miss Price.What's that? Paul .Oh Charlie don't try to be clever again. A horseshoe nail.Charlie . The traveling spell. Does anyone of you have a bracelet or a ring or something that you can twist? Carrie .This knob will now work the famous traveling spell. Paul .Is that all we get? L .Is it valuable? L . If someone made it worth our while.Knob come from the bed upstairs.What about you Paul? Paul .I think it's an excellent idea. L . Carrie .Bet that's not worth much. I must get to London immediately. L & E walk center stage and open it while Lars then enters and walks downstage left) Lars .Well you take this knob and put it back on the bed upstairs.Yes.Paul I need the bedknob back.Go ahead. L& E shake heads and quickly exit stage R) (children enter SL and go to the bed.How does it work? L .That's the way the spell works. But it does belong to Paul. while L & E quickly enter SL to talk to them) E .Well I see no reason to think otherwise.Oh I'm sorry.Me? E . Mine weren't it? E . It grieves me to inform you that due to the war we have been forced to close down our college of witchcraft.That's right.Oh bother.No. Paul . Paul .Nice mess he'll make of things.And what's the famous traveling spell? Carrie .Oh thank you for the lovely gift.Dear Madams. Then turn it smartly a quarter turn to the left.Now Paul ridiculous as it may seem to have to explain this to a -year-old child but I do need your help. This means that we shall not be sending you the final lesson in which you expressed so much interest. E .Charlie . E . But mind you don't try anything with the bedknob till I get back. (Lars hands a letter in from SR – seeing his arm only. Charlie . He's the only one who can work the spell. Paul . Carrie . (knock at the door) L .Will it really? L . . Then in a firm clear voice tell it where you want to go and the bed will take you there. I want to go to the jungle. Paul . Carrie . You children run upstairs. (Lars exits stage L. I'm not going.Eleven going on 12… our Mother would of said that he is at the age of not believing. L . Carrie .How old is Charles? Carrie .But why Charlie? Charlie .I don't know Charles. all others talk in silent) Song: The Age of Not Believing [SINGING] When you rush around In hopeless circles Searching everywhere For something true You're at the age of not believing When all the make-believe is through L .Charles you better put on something warmer. Charlie . That's why. When you set aside Your childhood heroes And your dreams are lost upon a shelf You're at the age of not believing And worst of all you doubt yourself You're a castaway Where no one hears you . E . That is why I need the knob. We'll just have to find out. There's a great many things about magic that I don't know. Now how's a ruddy big bed like that gonna get out of this room with those little windows? L . (Carrie to mic. L .I was expecting a very important spell in the mail from my teacher Professor Emelius Browne and it hasn't come.All that rubbish about a traveling bed it won't work.We must go to London immediately and see Professor Browne. I don't fancy making a fool of myself. We don't want to go to London with an unmade bed. With his help we may be able to bring this war to a successful end.What's come over you lately Charlie? You're no fun anymore.E . I'm staying right here.That's Charlie to a T. Carrie .Lovely. What is your decision? (hands over the knob) Thank you Paul. Just so's you leave me out of it. Charlie .Help me to tidy up the bed Carrie. The bed may travel quite fast.What's that got to do with my knob? E . P . The behavior of the bed is something I'm not quite sure of. Professor Browne. Two.All right Paul. E . [Cat SCREECHES… scares Charlie onto the Bed] (Strobe. Until at last you start believing There's something wonderful in you L .Everyone on the bed who's going. I am here to divert to amuse and yes even to help you. You must face the age of not believing Doubting everything you ever knew L . Paul .Take us to Professor Emelius Browne.Is this London? (PB enters from SL with a cart and magic) Paul .On a barren isle in a lonely sea Charlie .Now we better hold on tight.Headmaster Correspondence College of Witchcraft London Paul .Very good.Look. PB . E .One.. .The knob Paul.Of Witchcraft London. Take us to Professor Emelius Browne. Three.Yes Miss Price. E .Are you ready Paul? Paul .Headmaster Correspondence College. P . L .What's that supposed to be poetry? Where did all the happy endings go? Where can all the good times be? L .Repeat after me.Ladies and gentlemen. Ready? Go.Now when I say go tap the knob three times and turn it a quarter turn to the left. Please note the name Professor Emelius Browne. rewind music) All 3 kids . L . Gather around please ladies and gentlemen. L .. PB . . PB .. "Impossible" I can hear you say.I'm sorry my dear. I have an appointment.The late headmaster.. We was shocked and dismayed when you closed down the college without that most important last lesson.The matter is closed.The matter is not closed. E . What effect a little smoke is.It is indeed my dear.That ain't the kind of professor I expected. And the scent of burning sulfur in the air. E . PB .with a flair. [BIRD SINGING] Paul . And now Ladies and gentlemen for my next trick may I draw your attention to this solid piece of ordinary window glass framed in an ordinary unprepared frame.. May I also draw your attention to this perfectly ordinary steel nail. No refunds. One copper coin of the realm. I shall now attempt to drive the steel nail through the glass without breaking the glass. PB .L . E .Professor Browne. The college alas is now defunct..You see it really doesn't matter what I do what I do as long as I do it. Unprepared mark you ladies and gentlemen..My spell? From my school? L .But I must have the spell that comes with the last lesson. Now I shall place the framed glass in this brown unprepared.Is that Professor Browne? PB .Not one of your best spells in point of fact. We shall see. . Filigree apogee pedigree perigee … Now I trust you will listen to me a bit more closely. PB .For you sir one penny.You are the headmaster of the Emelius Browne Correspondence College of Witchcraft? PB .What was that about? L – She changed you into a rabbit with one of your own spells.How much? PB . Look at your contract. With a dash of hocus-pocus and the scent of burning. Would you care to warble like the storied nightingale? With this inexpensive device you can charm the very birds down from the trees like so. Some of your others are much better. How may I serve you? Would you be interested in the mating call of the Brazilian Matouacan bird known as the bird of love? E . Unprepared brown paper bag. my sister and I are one of your pupils... I bid you good day.. It doesn't last very long.You young sir. E . PB . PB . Would you care to join me for luncheon? We can discuss my ideas at the same time.Mr. (strobe and fog) L – (getting out of the bed) Alright we are here. L – Use your imagination (looking at audience) . E . PB . Browne? PB – Actually.Certainly. P . Paul – I bet a sorcerer use to live here.You got the words for these spells out of some old book you say? PB . Browne the book. I gave them a bit of my own style as it were. But dear ladies I never thought I'd meet somebody like you both using them! E . Mr. It's at my new townhouse. We'd be delighted. I see no reason to not put it to good use. Where is it? PB – Dears you are relentless. The old sorcerers did have a bit of a tendency to waffle on. We shall all go together.My traveling spell? That works as well? (pause) 8 Winchfield Road.They work for you? Some kind of destiny has brought us together. My spell? They were just nonsense words that I got out of an old book. Paul – Is this really your place Mr. I have no desire to delay you. PB .But I don't understand. Paul . Browne will you please stick to the point? I would like to see this book immediately. funny story.Will you give the address to Paul please? PB .Thank you. L .Well they work perfectly well for us. The book is in the library and we shall proceed there now. Charlie – that’s a small library. Browne! PB – No one has been here in hundreds of years. (out comes the book cart) PB – Here is the library.Bed take us to 8 Winchfield Road.On the bed everyone! E . I changed them round a bit.Well more or less. L – We are trespassing! Oh Mr. E . (Charlie to mic – remember how you changed the lyrics) [SINGING] Let us strike a bargain You possess a gift But I can speak the jargon That will give your gift the needed lift Oh? You possess the know-how And I command the show-how Oh how successful you could be With me I'm afraid we're wasting valuable time. Charlie – I don’t know. Eglantine. No no your first name my dear.Mr. he just might be onto something…. Eglantine hark to the stars Destiny calls us the future is ours As the shine sells the boot And the blossoms the fruit .The theater. Brighton Blackpool. Eglantine. Eglantine Oh how you'll shine Your lot and my lot Have got to combine Eglantine. follies on the prom. the sea side. Have you ever considered entering what some of us call "show business"? E . Browne we have very important work to do. village fairs. Eglantine. Pantomimes.The what business? (while people are looking at the book shelf) PB . What's your name? Miss Price. E .Just think how successful I could be with an assistant who can really do magic.PB . L . [MISS PRICE READS TITLE] E . . L . Browne do you hear me? Destiny calls us the future is ours (Paul pulls a book off the shelf and goes to read it downstage right) Charlie . Browne." But the rest of the book is missing.All you need to succeed in your plan Is the proper ally upon whom to rely And I'm your man For I have an acumen That's nigh superhuman I sell things that nobody can So I humbly suggest You accept my behest I'm your man Eglantine. Browne.. This is where you got it. Eglantine hark to the stars Mr." "The ancient art of. Eglantine Mr. PB . There be no such place.Bid weird ain’t it animals wearing hats and things L . Browne. Will you please stop? Your lot and my lot Have got to combine Eglantine. Browne." Et cetera..There is to such a place. L .. Carrie . Oh here's the traveling spell.Listen to me Mr.The Spells of Astoroth. These words are. Oh how you'll shine Mr.Haven't the foggiest. Paul . "The spell which creates this force is five mystic words.But where are the other pages? PB .Now where is the book? Well where is it? (he hands her the book) At last Mr.Now you see why I closed down the college..Ah here we are "Substitutiary locomotion. These pictures proves it don’t it.What are you reading? Isle of Naboombu. Of course. But if it still exists there's only one place to find it.Oh it's probably been thrown away.No. What can I do for you friend? Stranger .No thank you. . There was a sort of scuffle the book tore he got one half and I got the other. You too.You will be if you don't pay attention.Ah. He wants to see you.PB . now you have my undivided attention.Would you fancy this then? (pulling out a knife) PB .But where's the other half now? PB . Stranger . (All Cast – not PB) Where is that? Music . S .I'm all ears.Under the circumstances I think we better ask questions later. L . Stranger – Hey guvnor.Song: Portobello Road (song and dance) EMELIUS [SINGING] Portobello Road. Where did you get this book? PB .coupons? Chocolates? PB .Well I bought it from a chap in the street market. Something for the lady friend? Nylons? PB . Excuse me. I am looking for the other half of this book.You're to get over to the Bookman straightaway. L . Portobello Road Street where the riches Of ages are stowed Anything and everything A chap can unload Is sold off the barrow In Portobello Road You'll find what you want In the Portobello Road (in the song and dance.Who is the Bookman? And what right has he got to order me about? PB . Oi tosh. Children exit stage R) (stranger enters) E – Excuse me. L . I shall never know the secret.Possibly. Before he died he swore he had seen an island ruled by animals.But I thought they'd be in yours. Book .Mr. Right guv? Book ." And so on and so forth. Browne isn't that the section of the manuscript that we've been looking for? Book .I assumed they'd be in your half of the manuscript. L .You'll close your mouth Swinburne. PB . They found a ship sailed away and were never heard of again. Book . "The spell which creates this force is five mystic words.Towards the end of his life Astoroth kept animals in cages and searched for the spells that would make them more like humans. Stranger . In that case the sensible thing seems to be for us to cooperate. May I? This is quite a moment for both of us... The legend is that finally the animals rebelled at the experiment killed Astoroth and stole many of his powers..But why the animals? Book ." E .Yes. Book . Book . E .But where are the words of the spell? E . Ah here we are.I assume you're looking for the same thing I am. . Mr. You have one clue I have the other. And here we are."Engraved on the star that was always worn by the sorcerer Astoroth. Book .(they circle around the stage) (the bookman enters from SL) E . These words are.Once again a dead end.Miss Eglantine Price a charming young woman of my acquaintance. Is that clear? It's all rather like a jolly detective story or jigsaw puzzle isn't it? We're both after the same spell. I don't mind saying to see it all together at last there isn't much I wouldn't do..Miss Price I've been looking for this other bit a long time. "Substitutiary locomotion the lost miracle of the ancients. It's a pity it's so small you can't read the writing.Including the star with the spell on it.Or haven't done for that matter. L . However there is a final notation in my half of the book saying that in the 17th century a shipwrecked lascar was taken from the sea half mad with thirst and exposure to the sun.Who is this person? PB ." Book . L .Isn't that old Astoroth? And there's his star. Swinburne told me you were in the market making inquiries. Got me own book. Stranger . we have to get out of here fast. Got me own. Carrie… get on the bed! Where to? L .. PB . Charlie .Come along Paul. in hopes to save you both… and it does too.To the island of Naboombu.You're not interested Bookman..The knob Paul.Beastly climate. Give it to me. You will believe no one or anything. Real pretty letters ain't it? Book . I believe it's time to go..Bit of a stalemate isn't it? E .Not likely. Charlie.No.There is I regret to say no such island.Observe the fundamental weakness of the criminal mind.Good. I looked for it in every chart.Go? How my dear? The door is locked. E . Bed take us to the island of Naboombu. Give me the book boy. Paul . Paul . (Paul enters from SR) Paul – I have been listening. Paul .L . There is too such a place. L .I'll be the judge of that. I never did fancy the sea.Where are we? . Book . It's just a simple children's book.Please don't annoy me. E . The Isle of Naboombu does not exist. (strobe light and fog) PB . Paul . Stranger .Where? Book . Stranger . no more shopping at the market. (strobe light and fog – stranger and bookman exit and change back into kids) (lights normal ) Paul – Come on.I'm very curious about that place. There.Let me see it.Right. Tati .He's me brother. Paul – For once I have to agree with Professor Browne… I like it down here too! (Paul to mic) Song: Briny Sea [SINGING] How pleasant bobbing along Bobbing along on the bottom Of the beautiful briny sea What a chance to get a better peep At the plants And creatures of the deep We glide Far below the rolling tide Serene . PB .Oh? Sorry. Fish don't talk. Paul .Hello young fellow. Tati . Codfish.Ain't never seen no island like this before.Troubles? Paul .I wish to see who is in charge. Paul .He's right you know.Well trouble or not we should be getting along. Welcome to Naboombu Lagoon. Having troubles they are. Not too bright is he? Paul .Paul . Here we are on page three.Mr. L . All . You can't miss it. E . Charlie .Naboombu of course.I'm afraid we may have fallen into the lagoon. Straight up. Carrie . Oi.That's right. A lot of trouble. Codfish where is the island of Naboombu? Tati . Charlie .You mean the land part? Oh that.Ahem. Tati .What's the rush? It's really rather splendid down here. Mr. None of my business of course but I shouldn't go there if I were you.Now I'm hearing things. singing a song On the bottom of the beautiful briny sea Look. [ALL LAUGHING] [FISH GURGLING] It's lovely Bobbing along Bobbing along On the bottom of the beautiful briny sea What a chance to get a better peep At the plants and creatures of the deep It's grand When you're dancing on the sand Each glance Bubbles over with romance It's lovely bobbing along Bobbing along through the water Where we get along swimmingly Far from the frenzy Of the frantic world above Two beneath the blue Could even fall in love Bobbing along singing a song On the bottom of the beautiful briny sea Bobbing along singing a song On the bottom of the beautiful briny Shimmery shiny Beautiful briny sea .Through the bubbly blue and green It's lovely bobbing along Bobbing along on the bottom Of the beautiful briny sea What if the octopus The flounder and the cod Think we're rather odd? It's fun to promenade Bobbing along. does that mean we get to go home? E – Yes. L – Simple. but only because she sang so pretty about us. It’s a very powerful spell. (gives book) Charlie – What does this spell that we have been chasing after do anyway? E – Well Charlie it stops the war. It will stop any war. Shall we say it all together? (adlib – yes) Treguna mekoides trecorum satis dee Treguna mekoides trecorum satis dee Treguna mekoides trecorum satis dee Charlie – That’s it and the war is over. PB – I admire your confidence. that’s it. Charlie – I think it’s foolish. L – and we intend to stop the current war! (all look at the fish) Tati – I am getting the book (gets the book and gives it to E) E – Look right here. They dove in and looked for it for a while. It was the talk of the sea you know. And then in goes the other half of the book into the sea. yes it does! Carrie – Paul. Carrie – But how do we know? L – Every other spell worked in the book.L – Excuse me Cod fish… have you seen the other half of this book any where? Tati – Why yes. It’s the whole spell. take us home! . Tati – Sure. There was some yelling above on the island. Them been doing that for years. so this one should be just the same. They would just go back to fighting over it again. But I never did share it with them. There is no reason to doubt it. L – Could we just have a gander at it? If you wouldn’t mind. Carrie – If the war was over with. Dad! The war is over with! . Paul and Charlie – Mom. blackout) (in the dark) Carrie.Paul – Bedknob take us to 5593 sw Sunnyside Road (strobe lights and fog.