Edwina Pilkington's Computer School of Magic by Elizabeth Barber Read Free Book Online

past 500 years, for they have made our school what it is today, a powerful school of Computer Magic.
    â€˜Now, I hope all students understand the importance of their Magic Rings and are proud to be part of this amazing school of Computer Magic.
    â€˜It is now time for all students to place their Magic Rings on their fingers , all except for Zack, our apprentice computer whiz who will be busy making spells to put into our computers. There are three types of coloured stones found in your Magic Rings – yellow, green and red – and they all have different powers.
    â€˜Would all students who have the yellow stone please raise your hands,’ said Professor Goodspell in a loud voice.
    â€˜The yellow stone is called “amber” and has the least power of the three stones. All students who have the green stones in their rings, please raise your hands.’
    Harriet raised her hand.
    â€˜The green stone is called “emerald” and has more power than the yellow stone. That leaves us with the red stone which is called “tiger eye” and it is the most powerful stone of all. This very powerful ring has been with the Pilkington family from the very beginning and it has been quite a few years since we have had the honour of it being back here at Frogsley. Edwina, please raise your hand.’
    Edwina raised her hand slowly, showing the sparkling red tiger eye ring.
    â€˜So, you’re the one,’ said Zack, looking at the red stone on her finger.
    â€˜What do you mean by that?’ snapped Edwina. ‘I … I mean … I’ve heard all about the tiger eye ring. It has powers like no others in the world.’
    â€˜Please be quiet,’ said Professor Goodspell as she looked directly at Zack. ‘On your desk, you will find your “Witches Cozmos”, or as mortals call it, a notebook computer.
    â€˜Next I would like to introduce you all to Professor Cornelius who is an expert in the study of computer spells and potions,’ said Professor Goodspell as she pointed her wand at a piece of corn. A puff of smoke and the corn turned into an old man with a beard that nearly touched the floor.
    â€˜Wow, that was awesome,’ said Edwina.
    â€˜Thank you, young lady,’ said Professor Cornelius.
    â€˜I will now leave you in the capable hands of Professor Cornelius,’ said Professor Goodspell as she waved her wand and disappeared.
    Professor Cornelius stroked his long, white beard and looked around the classroom at all his new students. ‘Good morning, brave little students,’ he said.
    â€˜Good morning, Professor Cornelius,’ said the students.
    â€˜Now, would every student please turn on their Witches Cozmos and we will start your first computer lesson. Your first spell will be the Truth Potion. All students please type the following ingredients into their Witches Cozmos:
    4 puffs of dragon fire
    2 drops of fairy dust
    1 lizard tail
    2 eagle feathers
    3 drops of cloud dust
    â€˜Press your witchery input button, which is the yellow button, to mix all the ingredients together. The Truth Potion is now complete. Press your save button which is the blue button on your Witches Cozmos.’
    â€˜Wow, this is great, but how do we get the Truth Potion off the Witches Cozmo?’ said Edwina.
    â€˜That’s so easy. That’s where I come in handy,’ Zack said. ‘Place your Magic Ring on the red key button on your Witches Cozmo. The Truth Potion will be transferred into your Magic Ring.’
    â€˜For your homework, please study the witchery information sheet on your Witchery Cozmos,’ said Professor Cornelius. ‘Class dismissed.’



E dwina was back in her room when she thought she heard a noise. Squeak, squeak, squeak. Edwina looked up from doing her witchery homework and saw Miss Prudence Pugwort coming towards her, looking very wobbly on her tin feet. ‘What’s wrong, Miss Prudence Pugwort?’ Edwina