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You woke up to the sound of snapping fingers. Your eyes fluttered open. "Mom?"

"Yes, who else?" She smiled. "You were out all day yesterday; mind telling your mother where in this tiny town you went?"

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Uh-oh

You sat up straight as you rubbed your eyes. You started your sentence with an apology and then explained that you were so hooked on the books in the library that you didn't notice the time. You smiled sweetly at her, hoping she wouldn't ask any further questions since you left out the majority of your adventure.

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If you got the bike from the previous choices -- Page 161

If not -- Page 179