Fablehaven by Brandon Mull - Chapter 4 - The Hidden Pond
Summary
TLDR脚本は、ケンドラとセスという兄妹が、祖父の隠された池を発見し、そこに潜む危険な動物と遭遇する物語です。豪華な庭園と別世界のような場所に魅了される一方で、祖父のルールに違反した兄妹は、禁じられた森での冒険の結果、罰を受けることになります。祖父は森に危険な動物を保護し、その秘密を守るためにルールを設えていたことが明らかになります。兄妹は、ルールに従う重要性を学び、祖父との間で新たな理解を築くことになります。
Takeaways
- 🏡 ケンドラとセスは屋根裏にいて、豪雨の中でリラックスしていた。
- 🎨 セスは、レナがスケッチした絵を塗り色にし、細部まで丁寧に仕上げていた。
- 🔍 ケンドラは屋根裏を探して、秘密の通路を探し続けていたが、見つからない。
- 🌧 レナは雨の中で庭で草むしりをしていた。彼女は雨が好きで、健康にも問題ないと語った。
- 🌞 雨が上がった後、ケンドラは自分の部屋でシェル・シルバースティーンの詩を読んでいた。
- 🐸 セスが森で見つけた不思議な場所をケンドラに見せに来た。
- 🌳 森の奥深くに、美しい公園があり、ケンドラはその美しさに驚いた。
- 🚣♂️ セスは、森の秘密を守ることを勧められたが、彼はケンドラにその場所を知らせる。
- 🦎 グランドファーザー・ソレンセンは森に危険な動物が住んでいると語り、森の危険性を知らせる。
- 🐍 湖の島には猛烈な蛇が生息しており、非常に危険であるとグランドファーザー・ソレンセンは警告した。
- ⚖️ セスとケンドラはルールに違反したため、罰を受ける必要があるとグランドファーザー・ソレンセンは結論づけた。
Q & A
ケンドラが屋根裏にいるときに、彼女はどのような気分でしたか?
-ケンドラは、雨の音が心地よく、リラックスしていたと感じています。雨の音は一定で、聞こえなくなるほどに定常的でしたが、音量は減少しませんでした。
セスはなぜ絵を描き始めましたか?
-セスは、レナから絵を描く方法を教わって、数字絵画のキャンバスを描き始めました。彼は、自分の指定通りに画像をカスタマイズすることで、非常に熱心に取り組み始めました。
ケンドラは屋根裏で何を探していましたか?
-ケンドラは、屋根裏で最後の鍵穴や秘密の通路を見つけようと探していましたが、それを見つけることができませんでした。
レナは庭で何をしていたのですか?
-レナは、大雨の中で庭で草むしりをしており、泥だらけになっていましたが、彼女は天気を楽しんでいました。
ケンドラとセスが森で見つけた場所は何でしたか?
-ケンドラとセスは、森の中で美しく整備された池と、その周りに回る複数のガゼボを見つけました。また、池には小さな緑の島があり、白いレンガで作られた歩道が島を囲っていました。
ケンドラはなぜその場所を知ることができたのですか?
-ケンドラは、セスが森を探索しているのを見て、彼に誘われ、一緒に行ってその場所を発見しました。
ケンドラの祖父は森で何をしていますか?
-ケンドラの祖父は、森で危険な動物を保護しています。特に池の島には、非常に毒のある「Island Thai」というヘビが生息しており、森は非常に危険な場所とされています。
セスが森で見つけた白いカエルはどのようなものですか?
-セスが見つけた白いカエルは、中南米で毒を使って矢に加工される「死のカエル」です。非常に毒があります。
ケンドラとセスが祖父に知られてしまったことによってどのような罰を受けますか?
-ケンドラとセスは、祖父から与えられたルールに違反したため、屋根裏に1日閉じ込められる罰を受けます。また、もし再びルールに違反すれば、親が迎えに来るまで屋根裏に留められます。
ケンドラの祖父はなぜ森を秘密に保とうとしていますか?
-ケンドラの祖父は、森を保護区として危険な動物を保護しており、周囲に知られることで認可を取り消される可能性があるため、秘密に保とうとしています。
ケンドラとセスが森を探索した理由は何ですか?
-ケンドラとセスは、祖父が森に何があるのかを知らなかったため、好奇心に駆られ森を探索しました。また、セスはケンドラを誘って、秘密の場所を共有しようとしました。
ケンドラは自分の責めに応じてどのように行動しましたか?
-ケンドラは自分の行動について考えて、祖父がルールを守るべきだと結論づけました。彼女は、ルールに違反したことに対して罰を受け入れる姿勢を見せました。
Outlines
🌧️ 隠された池の物語
第1段落では、ケンドラが大雨の中で屋根裏にいるシーンが描かれています。雨の音が心地よく、傘を持って庭園で花叢に接するレナという家事手伝いを描きます。また、セスが絵を描き始め、その才能を見せびらかしている様子が語られます。しかし、ケンドラはまだ屋根裏から隠された通路を見つけられていません。
🌞 森の中の秘密の公園
第2段落では、セスが森で見つけた秘密の公園をケンドラに連れていく様子が描かれています。二人は森を通り抜け、美しい池とその周辺の景色を発見します。しかし、その場所はグランドファーザー・ソレンセンによって守られている秘密の場所であり、一般には公開されていません。
🏡 森の危険とルールの重要性
第3段落では、グランドファーザー・ソレンセンが森に危険な動物が住んでいることを明かすシーンがあります。彼は森の危険性を理由に、ケンドラとセスに森への禁入を命じるルールを設定していました。そして、二人がルールに違反したことに対して、叱りつけと罰を科す場面が描かれています。
⚖️ 罰則とルールの再確認
第4段落では、グランドファーザー・ソレンセンがケンドラとセスに罰を科す方法を説明し、ルールの重要性を強調する場面が描かれています。罰は、家に閉じ込められるというものでしたが、ケンドラの提案により緩和され、再び違反すれば厳しい罰が科されるとの警告が与えられます。
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Hidden Pond
💡Rainstorm
💡Paint by Numbers
💡Secret Passage
💡Housekeeper
💡Frog
💡Rules
💡Consequences
💡Curiosity
💡Dangerous Animals
💡Family
💡Punishment
Highlights
Kendra finds the steady drumming of rain on the roof during a storm relaxing, despite it being noisy
Seth becomes engrossed in painting by numbers canvases, showing unexpected diligence and talent
Lena, the housekeeper, is seen tending to the garden in the rain, despite Kendra's concern for her well-being
Seth discovers a secret, beautifully maintained park hidden in the woods on the property
The park features a pristine pond, gazebos, a boardwalk, and exotic animals like parrots and peacocks
Kendra and Seth debate whether to use the official entryway or a shortcut through the bushes to access the park
Grandpa Sorensen reveals that he maintains the park as a refuge for dangerous animals, including venomous snakes
Seth and Kendra express disappointment that Grandpa kept the park a secret instead of sharing its beauty with them
Grandpa explains the importance of enforcing rules and consequences to maintain order and safety
Seth and Kendra argue that they should not be punished as severely since Grandpa was not completely truthful about the reasons for his rules
As a compromise, Grandpa agrees to reduce their punishment to one day confined to the attic, with the possibility of further punishment if they break his rules again
Kendra reflects on the moral of the story, realizing the importance of honesty and communication in maintaining trust and avoiding misunderstandings
The story explores themes of curiosity, disobedience, and the complexities of enforcing rules and maintaining safety
The lush, idyllic setting of the hidden park serves as a backdrop for the characters' personal growth and conflict resolution
The characters' interactions with the housekeeper Lena and the mysterious old woman in the woods add depth and intrigue to the story
The detailed descriptions of the paintings, the house, and the park vividly bring the story's world to life for the reader
The dialogue between the characters effectively conveys their personalities, relationships, and emotional journeys throughout the story
The story's structure, with its alternating introspective and action-packed moments, keeps the reader engaged and invested in the characters' fates
Transcripts
chapter 4 The Hidden Pond
rain patted endlessly against the roof
Kendra had never heard such a noisy
downpour then again she'd never been in
an attic during a rainstorm there was
something relaxing about the steady
drumming so constant that it almost
became inaudible without ever decreasing
in volume
standing at the window beside the
telescope she watched the Deluge the
rain fell straight and hard there was no
wind just layer upon layer of streaking
droplets blurring into a gray Haze in
the distance the gutter below her was
about to overflow
Seth sat on a stool in the corner
painting Lena had been creating paint by
numbers canvases for him sketching them
with expert speed customizing each image
to his specifications the current
project was a dragon battling a knight
on Horseback amid a fuming Wasteland
Lena had outlined the images in
considerable detail including subtleties
of light and shade so that the finished
products looked quite accomplished
she had taught Seth how to mix paint and
gave him samples of which Hue
corresponded to each number
for the current painting she had
Incorporated more than 90 different
shades
Kendra had rarely seen Seth demonstrate
as much diligence as he did on the
paintings after a few brief lessons on
how to apply the paint including the
purpose of different brushes and tools
he had already finished a large canvas
of pirates sacking a town and a smaller
one of a snake charmer diving away from
a striking cobra
two impressive paintings in three days
he was an addict and he was almost done
with his latest project
Crossing to the Bookshelf Kendra ran a
hand along the spines of the volumes she
had searched the room thoroughly and had
yet to find the last Keyhole let alone a
secret passage to the other side of the
attic
Seth could be a pest but now that he had
become immersed in his painting she was
starting to miss him
maybe Lena would outline a painting for
her
Kendra had turned down her initial offer
since it sounded childish like coloring
but the finished products looked much
less juvenile than Kendra had
anticipated
Kendra opened the door and descended the
stairs the house was dim and quiet the
rainfall more distant as she left the
attic behind
she walked along the hall and down the
stairs to the main floor the house
seemed too quiet all the lights were out
despite the Gloom
Lena
there was no answer
Kendra went through the living room the
dining room and into the kitchen no sign
of the housekeeper had she left
opening the door to the basement Kendra
peered down the steps into the darkness
the stairs Were Made of Stone as if
leading into a dungeon Lana she called
uncertainly
surely the woman wasn't down there
without any light
Kendra went back down the hall and slid
open the door to the study having not
yet entered this particular room she
first noticed the huge desk cluttered
with books and papers the massive head
of a hairy boar with jutting tusks hung
mounted on the wall a collection of
grotesque wooden masks rested on a Shelf
golfing trophies find another
plaques decorated the wood paneled walls
along with a frame displayed of military
metals and ribbons there was a black and
white picture of a much younger Grandpa
Sorensen showing off an enormous Marlin
on the desk inside a crystal sphere with
a flat bottom was an eerie replica of a
human skull no bigger than her thumb
Kendra slid the study door closed
she tried the garage The Parlor and the
family room maybe Elena had run to the
store Kendra walked out onto the back
porch shielded from the rain by the
overhang
she loved the fresh damp scent of
rainfall it continued to come down hard
puddling around the garden
where did the butterflies hide from such
a downpour then she saw Lena the
housekeeper knelt in the mud beside a
bush blossoming with large blue and
white roses absolutely soaked apparently
weeding her white hair was plastered to
her head and her house coat was drenched
Lena the housekeeper looked up smiled
and waved
Kendra retrieved an umbrella from the
hall closet and joined Lena in the
garden
you're sobbing Kendra said
Lena rooted out a weed it's a warm rain
I like being out in the weather she
stuffed the weed into a bulging garbage
bag
you're gonna catch a cold
I don't often take ill she paused to
stare up the clouds it won't last much
longer
Kendra tilted her umbrella back and
gazed heavenward lead in skies in all
directions you think
wait and see
the rain will pass within the hour
your knees are all muddy
you think I've lost my marbles the
diminutive woman stood up and spread her
arms wide tilting her head back
if you ever look up at the rain Kendra
it feels like the sky is falling
Kendra tilted the umbrella back again
millions of raindrops rushed towards her
some pelting her face making her blink
or like you're soaring up to the clouds
she said
I suppose I should get you inside before
my unusual habits rub off
no I didn't mean to disturb you back
under the protection of the umbrella
Kendra wiped the droplets from our
forehead I guess you don't want the
umbrella that would defeat the purpose
I'll be in shortly
Kendra returned to the house she still
glances at Lena through a window it was
just so peculiar she couldn't resist
spying sometimes Lena was working
sometimes she was smelling a blossom or
stroking its petals and the rain kept
falling
Kendra was sitting on her bed reading
poems by Shel Silverstein when the room
suddenly brightened the sun was out
Lena had been right about the rain it
had relented about 40 minutes after her
prediction the housekeeper had come
inside changed out of her wet clothes
and made sandwiches
across the room the painting of the
night charging the dragon was complete
Seth had gone outside an hour ago Kendra
was in a lazy mood
Justice Kendra returned her attention to
the latest poem Seth burst into the room
breathing hard he wore only socks on his
feet his clothes were streaked with mud
you have to come see what I found in the
woods
another witch no way cooler
a hobo Camp I'm not going to say you
have to come see
does involve Hermits or lunatics no
people he said how far is it from the
yard
not far
we could get in trouble besides it's
muddy out grandpa is hiding a beautiful
Park in the woods Seth blurted what ask
Kendra you have to come see it put on
galoshes or something
Kendra closed the book
the sunlight came and went depending on
the shifting clouds a soft Breeze
ruffled the foliage the woods smelled
all mulchy
scrambling over a damp rotting log
Kendra shrieked when she saw a
glistening White Frog
Seth turned around
awesome
try disgusting
I've never even seen a white frog said
Seth he tried to grab it but the Frog
took an enormous leap as he approached
whoa that thing flew he checked the
underbrush where the Frog had landed but
found nothing
hurry up kendrasen glancing back the way
they had come
the house was no longer in sight she
could not shake the sick nervous feeling
in her stomach
unlike her little brother Kendra was not
a natural rule breaker she was in all
the accelerated classes at school got
almost perfect grades and kept her room
tidy and always practiced for her piano
lessons Seth on the other hand subtle
for lousy grades routinely skipped his
homework and earned frequent detentions
of course he was also the one with all
the friends so maybe there was a method
to all his Madness
what's the rush he took the lead again
blazing a trail through the undergrowth
the longer we're gone the more likely
someone will notice we're missing
it isn't much farther see that hedge
it was not exactly a hedge more like a
tall barrier of unkempt bushes you call
that a hedge the Park's on the far side
the wall of bushes extended as far as
Kendra could see in either direction
how do we get around it
through it you'll see
they reached the bushes and Seth turned
left studying the leafy barricade as he
went occasionally squatting and checking
closer the interlocked bushes ranged
from 10 to 12 feet tall and they looked
really thick okay I think this is where
I squirmed through there was a deep
indentation at the base of where two
bushes overlapped
Seth dropped to all fours and forced his
way in
you're gonna have a billion ticks Kendra
predicted they're all hiding from the
rain he replied with perfect confidence
Kendra got down and followed him I don't
think this is the same way I got through
last time Seth admitted it's a little
more cramped but it should work he was
now slithering on his belly this better
be good Kendra squirmed on her elbows
eyes squinted The Damp ground felt cold
and droplets fell from the bush as she
drazzled it Seth reached the Far Side
and stood up she crawled through as well
her eyes widening as she got to her feet
before her Leia pristine Pond a couple
hundred yards across with a small
verdant island in the center
a series of elaborate gazebos surrounded
the pond interconnected by a white
washboard Boardwalk
flowering Vines wound along the
latticework of the impressive Promenade
elegant swans glided on the water
butterflies and hummingbirds wove and
darted among the blossoms on the far
side of the pond peacocks strutted and
preened
what in the world Kendra gasped come on
Seth started across the Lush neatly
moaned lawn toward the nearest gazebo
Kendra looked back understanding why
Seth had called a disheveled barrier
bushes a hedge on this side the bushes
were neatly trimmed the Hedgerow
encompassed the entire area with a
single arched entryway off to one side
why don't we come through the entryway
Kendra said trotting after her brother
shortcut Seth paused the white steps
leading up to the Gazebo to pluck a
piece of fruit from an espalier dry one
you should watch it Kendra said it just
rained he took a bite it's so good
Kendra tried one it was the sweetest
nectarine she had ever tasted delicious
together they mounted the steps of the
extravagant Pavilion the wood railing
was perfectly smooth although unshielded
from the elements the woodwork appeared
to be in Flawless condition no peeling
paint no cracks no splinters
the Gazebo was furnished with white
wicker love seats and chairs in some
places the ubiquitous Vines had been
woven into living wreaths and other
fanciful patterns a bright parrot sat on
a high perch staring down at them look
at the parrot Kendra exclaimed last time
I saw some monkeys Seth said little guys
with long arms they were swinging all
over the place and there was a goat they
ran away as soon as it saw me
Seth took off clumping down one of the
boardwalks Kendra followed more slowly
absorbing the scene it looked like the
setting of a fairy tale wedding she
counted 12 Pavilions each unique one had
a small white Quay projecting into the
pond the little pier was connected to a
floating shed that had to be a Boathouse
Kendra strolled after Seth whose Ruckus
was sending the swans drifting towards
the far side of the lake leaving
v-shaped ripples in their wake
the sun broke through the clouds and
gleamed upon the Water
why would Grandpa's Sorensen keep a
place like this secret it was
magnificent why go through all the
trouble of maintaining it if not to
enjoy it
hundreds of people could gather here
with room to spare
Kendra went to the gazebo with the pier
and found that the boathouse was locked
it was not large she guessed it held a
few canoes or robots maybe Grandpa
Sorensen would give them permission to
paddle around the pond
no she could not even tell him they knew
about this place was that why he had
told them about ticks and made rules
against venturing into the woods to keep
his little Eden hidden could he be so
selfish and secretive
Kendra finished a complete lap around
the pond walking on clean wooden planks
the entire way
across the pond Seth yelled and a small
flock of cockatoos took flight
the sun retreated behind the clouds they
needed to get back Kendra told herself
she could return later
Kendra was concerned when she cut into
her stake the middle was pink almost red
in the center
Grandpa Sorensen and Dale were already
taking bites
is my steak cooked Kendra ventured
course it's cooked Dale said around a
mouthful it's pretty red in the middle
only way to eat a steak grandpa said
dabbing his mouth with a linen napkin
medium rare keeps it juicy and tender if
you cook it all the way through you
might as well eat shoe leather
Kendra glanced Atlanta
go ahead dear the woman urged you won't
get sick I cooked it plenty
I like it Seth said chewing on a bite we
have any ketchup
why would you go and ruin a perfectly
good steak with ketchup Dale moan you
put it on your eggs Lena reminded him
placing a bottle in front of Seth
that's different ketchup and onions on
eggs is a necessity
that's sickening Seth said a bending the
bottle over a steak
Kendra took a bite of the garlic
potatoes they were tasty mustering her
courage she sampled the steak bursting
with flavorful seasoning it was much
easier to chew than other steak she'd
eaten the steak is wonderful she said
thank you dear said Lena
they ate in silence for a few moments
Grandpa dabbed his mouth with his napkin
again and cleared his throat
what do you suppose makes people so
eager to break rules Kendra felt a jolt
of guilt the question was addressed
generally and hungler awaiting a
response when nobody answered Grandpa
continued is it simply the pleasure of
Disobedience the thrill of rebellion
Kendra glanced at Seth he stared at his
plate picking at his potatoes
were the rules unfair Kendra was I being
unreasonable
no
did I leave you with nothing to do Seth
no pool no tree house no toys or Hobbies
we had things to do
then why did you two go into the woods I
warned you there would be consequences
why are you hiding old weird ladies out
in the forest Seth blurred
weird old ladies grandpa asked
yeah what about that
Grandpa nodded thoughtfully she has a
raw and old rope you didn't blow on it I
didn't go near her she was freaky
she came to me and asked if she could
build a shock on my property she
promised to keep to herself I saw no
harm in it you shouldn't go bothering
her
Seth found your private retreat Kendra
said he wanted me to see it my curiosity
got the better of me
private retreat
Big Pawn fancy Boardwalk parrots and
swans and peacocks
Grandpa looked at Dale speechless Dale
Shrugged
I was hoping you'd take us out on a boat
Kendra said
who said anything about a boat Kendra
rolled her eyes I Saw The Boathouse
Grandpa
he tossed his hands up and shook his
head Kendra set her fork down why would
you let such a nice place go to waste
that is my business grandpa said yours
was to obey my rules for your own
protection
we're not afraid of ticks Seth said
Grandpa folded his hands and lowered his
eyes
I was not entirely honest about why you
need to stay out of the woods he lifted
his Gaze on my land I provide refuge for
some dangerous animals many of them in
danger this includes poisonous snakes
toads spiders and scorpions along with
bigger game wolves Apes Panthers I use
chemicals and other controls to keep
them away from the yard but the woods
are extremely hazardous particularly the
island at the center of the lake it is
deliberately infested with Island Thai
pans also called Fierce snakes the
deadliest serpent known to man
why didn't you warn us Kendra asked my
preserve is a secret I have all the
necessary licenses but if my neighbors
complained those could be revoked you
must not tell a soul not even your
parents
we saw a White Frog Seth said
breathlessly was that poisonous
quiet lethal in Central America the
indigenous people use them to Fashion
poison darts
Seth tried to catch it had he succeeded
grandpa said Gravely he would be dead
Seth swallowed I'll never go in the
woods again
I trust you won't grandpa said all the
same a rule is of no value unless the
punishment is enforced you will have to
stay in your room for the rest of your
stay
what Seth said but you lied to us being
afraid of Texas is the lame reason to
stay out of the woods I thought you were
treating us like babies
you should have brought those concerns
to me grandpa said was I unclear about
the rules or the consequences
you were unclear about the reasons Seth
said that is my right I am your
grandfather and this is my property
I'm your grandson you should tell me the
truth you're not setting a very good
example
Kendra tried not to laugh Seth was in
lawyer mode he always tried to maneuver
out of trouble with their parents
sometimes he made some pretty good
points
what do you think Kendra grandpa asked
she had not expected him to solicit her
opinion she tried to collect her
thoughts well I agree that you didn't
tell us the whole truth no way would I
have gone into the woods if I knew there
were dangerous animals
me neither Seth said
I made two simple rules you understood
them and you broke them just because I
chose not to share all my reasons for
making the rules you'd think you should
Escape punishment
yes Seth said just this once
that doesn't sound fair to me grandpa
said unless the punishments are enforced
rules lose all their power
then we won't do it again Seth said we
promise don't lock us up in this house
for two weeks
don't blame me grandpa said you locked
yourself up by disregarding the rules
Kendra what do you think would be fair
maybe you could give us a reduced
punishment as a warning then the full
punishment if we mess up again
reduced punishment Grandpa amused so you
still pay a price for your Disobedience
but you get one more chance
I might be able to live with that
Seth
better than the whole punishment that
settles it I will reduce your sentence
to a single day you'll spend tomorrow
confined to the Attic you can come down
for meals and you can use the bathroom
but that is all
break any of my rules again and you will
not leave the attic until your parents
come for you for your own safety
understood
yes sir Kendra said Seth nodded his
agreement
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Fablehaven by Brandon Mull - Chapter 5 - Journal of Secrets
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Fablehaven by Brandon Mull - Chapter 6 - Maddox
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Fablehaven by Brandon Mull - Chapter 14 - Trolling for Grandpa
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Fablehaven by Brandon Mull - Chapter 7 - Prisoner in a Jar
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Fablehaven by Brandon Mull - Chapter 16 - The Forgotten Chapel
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Fablehaven by Brandon Mull - Chapter 2 - Collecting Clues
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