Chapter 1: The Thanksgiving Buzz
It was a bright and cheerful morning at the Johnson house. The aroma of roasting turkey filled the air, and the dining room was decorated with colorful autumn leaves and sparkling lights. Everyone was busy preparing for Thanksgiving — setting the table, making cranberry sauce, and baking sweet potatoes.
Grandma’s special pumpkin pie sat on the kitchen counter, looking golden and delicious. It was the star of the feast, and everyone was excited to taste it later.
Lily, an energetic 8-year-old with bright eyes, was helping her mom in the kitchen. “I can’t wait for dinner,” she said. “This is going to be the best Thanksgiving ever!”
Her little brother Sam was playing nearby, pretending to be a chef. Dad was outside, raking leaves, humming a holiday tune. Everything was perfect — until...
