24. A Pinch Of Magic by Michelle Harrison_ch24

Summary

In this gripping chapter of *A Pinch of Magic*, Betty, Fliss, Charlie, and Colton work together to break into Crowstone Tower and free Sorcha. As the tension rises, Colton faces a difficult choice, torn between his painful past and a chance for a fresh start. The group's plan to steal the keys from a guard nearly fails, but they manage to slip into the tower. However, the rescue mission takes a dramatic turn when Sorcha falls before they can reach her. With the alarm raised, the group is trapped, leaving their fate uncertain and building anticipation for what comes next.

Takeaways

• 😀 The story is nearing its climax, with the characters facing a high-stakes situation in Crowstone Tower.
• 😀 The characters, including Colton, Betty, Fliss, and Charlie, are on a mission to rescue Sorcha from the tower.
• 😀 Granny's traumatic past is highlighted as she remembers the horrifying gallows at Crowstone Crossroads.
• 😀 Colton is struggling with the fear of returning to the prison he escaped, and he expresses a desire to stay in the past rather than return to his bleak future.
• 😀 Betty feels sympathy for Colton but realizes that he deserves more than being stuck in a past he can't escape from.
• 😀 The characters' plan involves using magic, stealth, and strategy to break into the tower and rescue Sorcha.
• 😀 Betty steals the keys from the guard to gain entry to the tower, but their stealthy approach is compromised when they make a noise on the stairs.
• 😀 The group faces danger as the guard inside the tower raises an alarm, triggering a chaotic escape attempt.
• 😀 Colton helps the others by securing the tower doors, ensuring they can't be caught by the alarmed guards.
• 😀 Sorcha's fate is sealed as she falls from the tower just as the group reaches her, leaving them with a feeling of helplessness and dread.

Q & A

What is the main objective of the characters in this chapter?

The main objective of the characters is to rescue Sorcha from Crowstone Tower without being caught by the guards.

What is Colton's hesitation about returning to Crowstone Prison?

Colton is terrified of returning to the prison, as he has a traumatic past there and fears being hunted by his past.

Why does Betty react with sorrow to Colton's decision to stay in the past?

Betty feels sorrow because, despite her friendship with Colton, she knows she will never see him again after their mission, and his past will always haunt him.

What role do the nesting dolls play in the mission?

The nesting dolls are used for invisibility, allowing the characters to sneak around and avoid detection while they steal the keys and attempt to rescue Sorcha.

How does the group manage to sneak into Crowstone Tower initially?

Betty and Fliss manage to sneak into the tower by using the nesting dolls to remain invisible, and they successfully steal the keys from a guard.

What causes things to go wrong once the characters are inside Crowstone Tower?

Things go wrong when Betty trips on the stairs, alerting a guard inside the tower and causing the characters to lose their invisibility.

What is Colton's reaction when they are caught by the guard?

Colton reacts with panic and urgency, trying to help the others escape as quickly as possible while sealing the door behind them to trap the guard.

What event escalates the situation, making it more urgent for the characters to act?

The situation becomes more urgent when the prison alarm is sounded, signaling that the guards are about to surround the tower.

What happens to Sorcha as the characters reach the top of the tower?

As the characters reach the top of the tower, Sorcha falls from the window before they can reach her, leaving the characters in shock.

How does Betty feel when Sorcha falls from the tower?

Betty feels a mix of horror and helplessness as Sorcha falls, with her surprise and pain becoming a pivotal moment in the chapter.