Golden leaves swirled through Chesterbrook at sunrise. They covered sidewalks and rooftops like crunchy blankets.
Mia Maple woke with a happy wiggle. Her two puff ponytails bounced beneath golden-yellow ribbons.
She hurried to the window, wearing her cranberry-red cardigan and brown boots.
Below, the town square sparkled with fall decorations. Pumpkins, apples, and bright ribbons filled every corner.
A big banner stretched between two leafy trees.
