Disney Books - Frozen Fever: Junior Novel

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Q ueen Elsa was working quietly at her desk when the bells in Arendelles clock tower began to chime. It was noon.

Elsa put down her pen and went to the window.

Her little sisters birthday was just weeks away, at summer solstice, and Elsa wanted to plan something wonderful, something perfect, to make up for all the years Anna never had a real celebration. But what?

Throughout their childhood, Anna had never really had a birthday party. Elsa remembered that her little sister had once stood on the other side of Elsas bedroom door and begged Elsa to come out for a small birthday dinner. But back then, Elsa had been hiding her magical icy powers. She had accidentally hurt Anna with them once and, worried that might happen again, had cut herself off from her sister and the rest of the kingdom until a year ago.

That was when Elsas icy powers had been revealedand Anna had helped Elsa gain control of them.

Now the sisters were happy, and there were no more secrets. The castle and the entire kingdom of Arendelle was a much happier place, and she and Anna were learning so much about each other. Every day with Anna held new surprises.

Suddenly, Elsa had an idea.

Thats it! she said to herself. Well give Anna her first surprise birthday party ever!

Elsa began the preparations right away. There would be gifts, guests, and a cake. For the gifts, she could get Anna a new dress and new shoes. She could get her a new pillowcase, and

Shoes? Pillowcase? Elsa put down her pen. There had to be something more, something Anna would love, something special.

Elsa decided to ask Gerda and Kai for ideas. The two faithful servants had been with the royal family for years and knew both girls well.

How about a family portrait? Gerda suggested. It could be commissioned especially for Annas birthday.

Elsa clapped her hands happily. It was a great ideauntil she realized that their family was only the two of them.

But the idea was still good. Elsa wondered if she could find an old family portrait in the castle attic. Perhaps she could have it cleaned and dusted and touched up by the royal portrait artist.

As Elsa started up the stairs, Anna peeked into the hallway.

What are you doing? Do you want some help? Anna asked. It seemed as though Anna had popped up out of nowhere.

Um, no thanks! Elsa replied.

But Anna kept insisting.

I dont need help, Elsa said. She just needed time to search the atticwithout Anna.

Okay! Anna still didnt leave.

Tell you what, Elsa said, why dont you go into the attic for me? And Ill gofinish my royal duties.

Okay! Anna said. Oh, what am I looking for?

Elsa paused, trying to think up some reason she might be looking through the attic. String! she said finally. I was hoping to find a ball of string.

Anna went up to the attic. It was filled with antiques, old trunks, and lots of dust and spiderwebs. But where was a ball of string?

Meanwhile, Elsa headed downstairs. She felt guilty for fibbing to Anna, but maybe it wasnt really a fib. She probably did need string. For something.

Elsa quickly left the castle and headed into the village. At least she knew what to do about the cake.

At the town bakery, Elsa asked the baker to keep her special order a secret. Its for Annas surprise birthday in a few days, she explained. I want her to have the best birthday cake ever, and Ive heard your ice cream cake is the best in Arendelle.

The baker nodded. He was a slight man with a sprout of black hair at the top of his otherwise bald head.

What flavor do you want? he asked.

Chocolate, Elsa said firmly. She knew for a fact that Anna loved chocolate.

Ah, a chocolate cake for Princess Anna! the baker exclaimed. Would you like dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or white chocolate? We could do a chocolate fudge sauce or a chocolate mocha icing or perhaps a chocolate cream topping with chocolate sprinkles?

Elsa paused. She had thought chocolate was chocolate! She had no idea which kind Anna loved best.

Just then, the bell on the bakers door jangled, and in walked Anna. She was covered in dust and carrying a huge ball of string. She had followed Elsa.

Elsa? Look what I found! I mean, this is a lot of string, Anna said. She looked around the shop. What are you doing here?

Um, I was Elsa saw a box of cupcakes. I was tasting a cupcake.

What a great idea! Anna said. Why didnt you bring me along?

Please, wont you have a cupcake, too, Princess Anna? the baker asked. I know you love chocolate, but which kind of chocolate do you like best?

The baker looked at Elsa. He was trying to find out Annas favorite chocolate. Elsa smiled in gratitude.

Then Anna winked at Elsa.

Well try one of each, and please mix up the icing, too, Anna said. She wanted Elsa to try everything.

The two sisters laughed as they walked home together. There would be lots of cupcakes at the castle that night, but Elsa still didnt know which kind of chocolate to choose for Annas birthday cake.

Elsa continued working on Annas surprise party, but it was hard to keep such a big secret from her little sister. Anna turned up everywhere she went.

One morning, Elsa sneaked out of the castle before Anna awoke. She wore a cloak with a big hood as a disguise, in case Anna went searching for her later. She was hoping to find just a few more birthday gifts for her sister.

But in every shop, Elsa kept finding gifts that seemed good for Annashe wanted to share them all! She visited a jeweler, a livery stable, and a tailor. She watched a glassblower work, saw a craftsman twist strands of silver jewelry together, and stood by as a weavers loom clacked. She even trekked up to Wandering Oakens Trading Post & Sauna to see what items Oaken might have for a princess.

By the time she returned to the market, Elsa had to sit down.

Elsa? Kristoff said. He had spotted Elsa on a bench, bundled up in her cloak. Are you okay? Kristoff had become a good friend to Anna and Elsa, along with Sven the reindeer and Olaf, a happy-go-lucky snowman who loved warm hugs. The group had shared some big adventures over the past year, and they enjoyed spending time together.

Just tired, thats all, Elsa replied. Finding birthday gifts for Anna is fun, but it takes a while.

Kristoff nodded, and so did Sven, standing behind him. I know you want to show Anna how much you care about her, Kristoff said. But you dont have to do it by yourself. Let me and Sven help!

Elsa smiled. It was really nice to have friends. She handed Kristoff a list and then watched as he and Sven headed to the shops in the marketplace.

As Elsa sat there feeling grateful for her friends help, she heard a rich, sweet sound coming from a nearby school: children singing. The harmonies were some of the loveliest Elsa had ever heard.