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Good evening and welcome to the Sleepy Bookshelf, where we put down our worries from the day and pick up a good book.

I'm your host, Elizabeth.

It is so lovely to have you here with me tonight.

This evening, we are returning to Treasure Island.

But before we turn to Chapter 20, take a moment to get comfortable and snug.

Stretch your body and release any tension in your muscles.

Acknowledge how each part of your body feels.

From your toes, all the way up to your head, and give any areas that

need it, and it'll squeeze and release to help them relax.

Place your hands over your eyes

and gently breathe in

holding it a moment before exhaling completely.

Keeping your hands over your eyes with just a gentle pressure.

Take one more inhale. Hold it a moment and then exhale completely

Babs keep your eyes closed as I recap our last episode

The Jolly Boat was over full with passengers and supplies. They had to row slowly and each balance carefully to ensure they didn't take on too much water.

It was then they realised the cannon was unmanned, with powder

on board and in the hands of the remaining buccaneers. Trelawney managed to injure one with a shot from the

jolly boat,

but a second attempt rocked the boat too much.

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