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Alan, every ten-year-old is afraid of something.

The kid's afraid of tuna-fish sandwiches.

Mercury levels in the tuna.

Whatever.

Alan, the world is a frightening place to him right now.

I think we could be a little more supportive.

Supportive? I'm the most supportive father on earth,

but I'm running out of supportive things to do.

I signed him up for Little League, he drove everybody crazy

with statistics about how you can develop tumors

from being hit in the head with a ball.

Did you know that shin splints can lead to blood clots in the legs?

Claire, he brought in a medical journal. Nobody wanted to play after that.

And now I'm building him a tree house, in a tree he refuses to climb.

You know he hates heights.

I don't know. I just want to be a good father.

But you are a good father.

I'm OK! I'm OK!

Aah! No, I'm not!

Hey. Rich!

Well?

You like it?

Uh, yeah, it's great, Dad.

Hey, how about bringing me up that bag of nails?

No, come on up!

Look. Solid as a rock.

Dad, eight percent of all household accidents involve ladders.

Another three percent involve trees.

We're looking at 11 percent probability here.

Fine. Just put the bag in the bucket, OK?

- Rich. - Huh?

Ow!

Oh! Oh!

Dad! Do you have feeling in your toes?

Yes, I have feeling in my toes.

Oh, Alan, honey, are you OK?

Yeah, I'm fine.

Fine. Oh!

Can't argue with statistics, Dad.

Statistics. Here's something you can do,

go down to Gutman's Hardware Store, buy a pound of these.

But, Dad...

Son, you can't live your life based on statistics.

You've gotta take some chances.

Now come on, buddy.

You can do this.

This is not good. Definitely not good.

- All right! - Whoa! Good one!

You went further that time.

- All right! Way to go, dude! - All right, line it up.

Hey, guys, look, it's Richie Tyler.

Hey, check out his clothes. Hey, Tyler, where you going, the moon?

Get cable in that thing, Tyler?

Hey, what's the matter, you chicken?

What's the matter, wuss, forgot your training wheels?

Uhh!

Uhh!

No cranial damage.

Oh!

Hello?

Welcome to the library, young man.

Don't tell me. You're here for a special book.

- Mister... - Stop, stop, stop. Allow me to guess.

I have a talent for guessing what people need.

You're in need of...

a fantasy.

Brave knights,

mythical fairies, ferocious dragons.

Look, all I want is...

Adventure!

Of course. You're a boy who loves adventure!

Brimming with wicked demons,

cutthroat pirates...

No, no, that's not it.

Horror!

Horror! Evil demons!

Wretched monsters! Haunted houses!

Graveyards!

Yes.

It's horror for you, boy.

I'm sure of it.

Your library card, please.

I don't have one.

You do now.

Sign here.

Richard Tyler.

Consider this your passport

to the wonderful, quite unpredictable world of books.

But I don't want any books.

That's what I'm trying to tell you. I only came in here 'cause of the storm.

You mean you don't need...

Oh.

I see.

Is there a phone where I can call my parents?

Through there.

Proceed in a northeasterly direction

until you get to the rotunda, and from there head west through the fiction section.

And you'll find it. A public telephone. You can't miss it.

Don't be afraid, boy. If you lose your way,

merely direct yourself back to the exit sign.

Wow!

Jeez!

Whoa! Oh!

Hello?

Uh-oh.

Huh?

Oh! Uhh!

Uhh!

Help!

Mister, mister, where's the exit?

Help!

Wha...

Huh?

I'm... I'm a cartoon!

You... are an illustration.

Who... who are you?

I am the Pagemaster,

keeper of the books and guardian of the written word.

You're the guy from up there!

Where are the others?

Why, they're here, of course! And all around.

Maybe you can show me the way out?

Follow me.

I-Is that the way?

Oh, the only way.

Fiction, A to Z! Where all is possible!

Where a boy's imagination can take root and grow to incredible heights!

Where a boy's courage is a wind that moves him to discovery!

And where your journey begins!

Uhh!

Whoa!

To find your way home, you must face three tests,

horror, adventure and fantasy.

And remember this, when in doubt,

look to the books!

Aah! How do you stop this thing?

I am the ghost of Christmas past...

All the pirates shared a grave.

Due to the storm, all lines have been temporarily disconnected.

Please try your call again later.

Oh! Ow!

This is not good. Definitely not good at all.

Where's the son of a sea biscuit knocked me from me crow's nest?

Where's he be? Where's he be?

So here be the lubber who knocked me on me poop deck, and with no apologies too!

You fiction or nonfiction?

I'm... Richard. Richard Tyler.

- What kind of a book would that be? - Uh, I'm not a book.

Got any proof?

See? Here's my name!

A library card!

Oh, begging your pardon, lad. I didn't know you was a customer!

Uh, look, all I wanna do is get outta here.

Of course you do, matey! We all do.

But this is a library, mate. Not everything's as it seems.

Look to the books. Look to the books.

You... you said you knew the way out?

I know these waters like the back of me hook!

Uh... Uh...

This way.

I gotta get home.

My parents are probably worried sick about me.

Well, I'm afeared I've been dry-docked

in this library far longer than I'd like to remember.

As I sees it, you with your library card are me ticket out of here!

Is it a deal, matey?

Ooh, I'm naked.

Uh, yeah, I guess so.

That's the spirit, lad!

Can we get going now?

Aye aye! Let's scale this mast and get our bearings!

Mast? That's a ladder. I kind of have this thing about heights.

Huh. I'll take care of that.

Mysterious Island. Yes.

Kidnapped.

Ah, here we be! 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

Ah, the squid, yes, that's it!

It's a giant squid!

Ah!

Whoa!

Ohh!

Jump, boy!

It's jump for your life!

Ohh!

Uhh!

Let go of my face! I can't breathe!

What are you doing, grabbing me like that and messing up my pantyhose?

Hmph! Now I gotta straighten out my Little Mermaid underwear.

Who... who are you?

I'm Fantasy. Oh!

I'm Fantasy! What is this?

Hm.

It's a library card.

I'm a book, honey. I can read.

Now tell me,

what's the one thing you wish for more than anything in the world?

Anything in the world?

L-I'd like to get out of here.

I'll grant your wish, child. But you must do me one small kindness in return.

You gotta check me outta here!

That's it? OK, let's go!

Do I have to click my heels or something?

Honey, you in the wrong story.

That was a close one, lad. Lad?

Hold on there, missis! The lad's with me!

- You know that short story? - Yeah, he's adventure.

Honey, that's what they all say.

I heard that! I'll have you know I'm a classic!

Mm-hm. A classic... misprint.

Why, you old sea serpent! I'll rip out your pages and use them for... Oh, no!

Do something!

Hm.

Oops! I forgot. My wand doesn't always work outside the fantasy section.

You mean you can't wish us to the exit?

That overdue shrew's never even seen the exit.

More than you have, shorty!

In fact, the exit's just beyond my fantasy section. Hmph!

Then what are ye doing in these parts?

There a witches' convention around here, maybe?

Look, I was misshelved.

But that's over, now that young Prince Charming here has come to check me out.

My good eye, he is. The lad's checking me out!

Come on, boy, we're wasting time chumming off this dinghy.

It's on to the exit for us!

If he thinks the exit's in that direction, you know it's got to be in this one!

Don't listen to her, mate. She's not sailing with a full crew!

Ah-ah-ah!

Fantasy! She's a bloody nightmare.

Let's leave him. He doesn't even know where we are now!

Bilge water! Of course I know where we are! We're...

Hound of the Baskervilles. We're in Baskervilles.

Have a look-see!

Hm. Huh?

Hey, this way! Through here!

Nice doggy! Good doggy!

Hurry!

Oh, baby.

Are we still in the library?

Aye, lad. The horror section.

It looks pretty scary.

That it does. Just stay close to me and... and you got nothing to worry about.

Mm-hm.

There it is! The exit!

Looks like the only way to reach the exit is through that there house.

No way I'm going in there.

It's your only chance, boy. It's just a house.

Yeah, but 70 percent of all accidents are household-related.

Dr. Jekyll. Mr. Hyde. Must be a duplex.

Whoa!

Go ahead, matey. I'm... I'm right behind ye.

Well? Ring the bell.

Ohh!

- Good catch! - Here, take it.

Isn't he sweet?

Oh, I scared you.

I'm sorry!

You mustn't judge a book by its cover.

Look, he's smiling!

That's a smile?

All right, teatime's over.

Let's start navigating this house.

Huh? No, wait! Don't go in there!

It's scary inside!

Ha! I ain't afeared of nothing!

I'm afraid.

Of what?

Or, of...

And... Aah!

And...

And...

Uh, I know how you feel.

Horror always has sad endings.

I come from a world of happy endings.

Why don't you come with us?

Yeah! And maybe you could help us through the house.

Through the house? Hm.

Uh.

You can do it.

'Kay.

Friend?

Oops!

Come on!

Hm?

He-hello?

A-anybody home?

What was that?

Nevermore!

Get me out of here!

May I assist you in some way?

Oh. Hello there, Mr...?

Doctor. Dr. Jekyll.

Well, sir, we did ring the bell.

It's all my fault. I was trying to help them

find their way to the other side of the house.

The other side?

My boy, I derive no pleasure in telling you that you are in extreme danger.

- Danger? - Even as we speak.

Lurking in this very room, waiting to strike, are forces of evil.

Wait for me! Wait for me!

Every man is possessed of both good... and evil.

Oh, yes.

But enough of that. Anyone care for a drink?

Hm?

Ah.

I'll have a go with you, doc.

Ooh!

Stay back! This is a man's drink!

Can I have the olive?

Oh!

Uh-oh.

Now look what you've done!

Whoa!

Ooh!

No! No, no! Don't drink it! Don't, don't!

Dr... Jekyll?

Dr. J?

My name is... Mr. Hyde!

Easy, there!

The stairs, mateys, the stairs!

Ahh!

Help, master! Don't leave me!

This is no way to treat a library book. Sanctuary!

Sanctuary!

Sanctuary!

Honey, you got to help him!

But I... I...

Oh!

At least this wand is good for something.

Come on!

Which way?

Down. Definitely down.

No, up. Definitely up! Up, up, up!

Come on!

What's going on?

Ghost stories.

Ha ha!

Get me outta here!

Aah!

Close the door!

Whoa!

Down there? I... I can't.

Come on, boy! Even books have spines.

Come, master!

I can do this. I can do this.

Aah!

Uhh! Uhh!

Reach deep within yourself, Richard.

Seize the courage.

Uhh! Uhh!

Whoa!

- Yay! You did it! You did it! - Grand, boy!

Hooray, hooray, hooray.

Wow.

Do ya smell it? Breathe it in, mateys.

Ha ha!

The land of adventure!

Look! There's the exit!

Hey! Wait for me!

Ha ha ha!

Home, sweet home!

There's only room for one up here.

From now on, it'll be smooth sailin'!

What are ya laughin' at?

Whoa!

Uhh!

A boat!

Is it... safe?

I wrote the book on sailin'. In fact, I am the book on sailin'.

I'm impressed.

We're sinking. We're going down!

Somebody do something!

Thank you.

Shove off, lads!

Jeez, the water looks kind of choppy.

Maybe we should've stayed back there where it was safe.

Whalin' men.

It's Cap'n Ahab, it is!

Another guy with a peg leg.

Mm-hm. Seems to be a fashion statement around here.

- Did you see it? - See what?

The devil of the deep. The white whale.

- Hm? - Moby Dick!

Thar she blows!

I grin at thee, thou grinning whale!

He's possessed!

He's insane!

He's my kind of guy!

Look!

It's headed straight for them!

Thou damned whale!

Thus, I give up the spear!

So, you think I scared it?

He shouldn't swim right after eating, you know. He'll get cramps.

Where did he go?

Aah!

Row! Row for your lives!

Guys! Where are you?

Adventure? Boy, am I ever glad to see you.

Huh?

All right, all right!

Where's Horror?

And Fantasy?

Where are they?

I searched for 'em as much as I could, mate.

I'm afraid... I'm afraid they've gone below with Davy Jones.

No. It can't be.

You guys are the only friends I've ever had.

She's a cruel sea, lad.

They gotta be out there.

Horror!

Fantasy!

Sharks!

We may be joining them other two sooner than you think.

Hey, look!

Help, help! Over here!

Careful, mate. Not all sharks are in the water.

Get us out of here!

This way! Help!

It's a good thing you guys came along.

Ohh! We're missing two others about his size. Did you see 'em?

He's all the catch we've had today.

Huh?

I knew it! It's him!

Who?

The meanest, black-hearted pirate that ever sailed the seven seas.

Long John Silver!

Just set your keel down, mate.

John Silver's expecting live company.

Uhh!

Give the word, Cap'n Silver, sir, and I'll show you the color of his insides.

Red! Red! They're red!

Stow your cutlass, Tom Morgan.

I want a better look at his outsides first.

Long John Silver!

Aye, lad, the very same.

Well, seeing as how me men plucked you out of the water like a drownin' field rat,

you'll be joinin' our happy family

as our new cabin boy.

Thanks, but I already have a family.

I really should be getting home now.

Oh, I think you are home. Heh heh heh heh.

John Silver! Touch one hair on that boy's head, and you'll be answerin' to me!

Well, come aboard, matey! Ha ha.

Uhh!

You wouldn't happen to be going after me treasure, would you, now?

You ain't got any treasure worth goin' after!

- No treasure? - No treasure?

He's lyin'! There's plenty of treasure for all of ya!

Search him!

The boy, too.

Hm.

Why, looky here.

Here he be, Cap'n.

What might this here be?

Money! It's yours! Keep it!

- Money, he says! - Keep it, he says!

- Hm. Library card. - Library card?

A cabin boy don't need no library card.

I'd like to get out of here!

Land ho!

Land ho!

There she be, mateys!

Treasure Island!

Stay on your toes, mate. When they go for the gold, we'll make our break.

Quit your squawkin'!

Look to the map. What's it say?

It's, uh, in the middle, by the waterfall.

No, it's east by some broccoli.

- Give me that! - Broccoli.

You half-wits! It's west, by a tree!

East, by broccoli!

They're all idiots.

What sort of way is that for bones to lie?

It ain't natural.

This island's haunted. It's accursed, it is!

Oh, you're all yellow dogs.

Open your eyes. The bones is the compass pointin' the way to the doubloons.

It's gone!

Dig deeper, boys!

I say, dig deeper! Find the treasure!

One gold piece. This is your treasure, is it?

Let's kill him and eat his parrot.

Stand by for trouble.

We mighta known you'd double-cross us.

Throw down your weapons, John Silver!

Why, you pack of back-bitin' dogs!

You'll be regrettin' this, George Merry.

Save your speeches. Dead men don't bite.

16 men on a dead man's stomach...

No! No! Chest! Chest!

Chest! Chest!

Yo, ho, ho and a bottle of rum!

Evil spirits.

Sanctuary!

Ohh.

Horror! You're alive!

Not for long. Hee hee hee hee hee!

Aah!

Ohh!

Ohh-Ohh!

Ahchoo!

Fantasy!

Naturally. Well, who were you expecting, honey, the tooth fairy?

Get them!

Ha ha! At last, a good fight!

Aah!

Uhh!

Get me outta here!

Hey!

Why, you...

Uhh!

Get the boat, boy. We're gonna be shovin' off.

I'm not going with you.

The sword, honey. Get the sword.

Don't even think it, boy. He ain't got the heart.

Hyah! Uhh!

Stay back!

Avast there, laddie.

Somebody could get hurt with that blade you got thar.

Be careful, master.

In the boat.

Huh? Easy now, matey. Easy. I'm goin'.

Right ye are. Into the boat, aye aye.

Ye be a hard lad, Richard Tyler.

Good sailin' to ya, shipmate.

15 men on a dead man's chest

Yo, ho, ho and a bottle of rum

- Way to go, honey. - Yes!

Whew. Oh, I wish my dad coulda seen me.

Boy, I thought you two were goners.

We almost were,

until this enchanting fellow discovered he could float.

It's hollow.

- Who's there? - Adventure!

Adventure who?

What do you mean, Adventure who? Open the blasted door, you dog-eared...

Aah!

Perfect timing.

I was just thanking these guys for saving us.

I coulda taken the lot of 'em with one hand tied behind me back!

That's just his way of saying thanks.

You're welcome!

Ahoy, matey!

Aye, we're lusty adventurous men.

Go away. You don't know what you're talkin' about.

L-I know I'm not your favorite kind of book,

but I could be just like you.

You'll never be Adventure!

Ye ain't got the spine for it.

And take that stupid thing off!

Sorry.

Thinks he can be a pirate!

Seize the courage, Richard, then you will reach the exit.

I'll never get home.

You did good, honey.

I lost the library card. I can't check anybody out.

We'll never get to the exit now.

Honey, never say -never- around Fantasy,

because sometimes you've got to fight to make a wish come true.

So come on. Don't quit on me now.

Yeah.

Huh! That crazy hunchbook. Ahh.

You don't see me pretending to be Horror.

Why are you sittin' around like a bunch of 0l' wenches at teatime?

Pick one.

Mmm...

That one.

My library card!

I wrestled it away from three sharks who was eyein' it for breakfast.

At no small threat to me life, neither.

Mm-hm.

Where's Horror? Wasn't he with you?

He was, but he, uh... I mean, I sort of, uh... He, uh...

What did you say to him now?

Well, I, uh... I, uh... I just, uh, uh...

I'll go find him.

Yeah, you better go find him. And be quick about it!

Horror!

Horror!

Horror!

Horror.

Hang on, mate! I'm coming!

You're lucky I was published with a thick hide!

Hm?

Come back, ya jellyfish!

Speak to me, mate.

Ye had a good heart and ye was braver than ye knew.

I... I'd walk the plank if I thought it would bring ye back.

That's beautiful.

Huh?

This is too cute.

Uhh!

Are you OK?

Thanks to my friend here.

Get off me!

Did you see that?

See what?

My wand! It's blinkin'!

That can only mean one thing.

The exit!

- The checkout! - A happy ending.

Ohh!

Let's go! Come on!

Are you sure that swizzle stick of yours is workin' right?

Hm.

I don't know. Maybe we should test it.

You've gone overboard, missis!

Whatever you imagine

Is where your heart can go

There are worlds filled with treasure

Time without measure

To learn whatever you may need to know

Imagine

Imagine

You and I could fly...

- Look! Mother Goose! - Hey, girl!

And leave all our doubts and fears behind...

Hello, my little baby. Hi!

You see, that's just what can happen

If you look inside your mind

There's no limit to the wonders

You can find

Whatever you imagine

Can make your life brand-new

There are miracles waiting

So keep concentrating

And I promise you that if you do

Whatever you imagine can come true

Wait for me!

Hey! Come here! Those are my glasses!

Hey! Don't go up there!

What's the matter? Is Adventure afraid to go in?

What? I live for moments like this.

Look! There it is! The exit!

Me sword! Uhh!

Earthquake!

Quick! Find page 1,001.

Arabian Nights?

That's it!

Ohh!

Get the boy!

Come on! The exit's up there!

We're gonna make it!

- Hooray! We're gonna make... - Aah! My wand!

Oh, baby. I wish that hadn't happened.

Come on, guys! The exit!

This way, guys!

Aah!

We're almost there!

We made it!

Guys?

This dragon is history!

Don't try to stop me!

Be careful.

Huh? Hm.

You really are a classic.

Mmm!

How would you like to curl up with a good book?

Oh, me binding!

In your dreams!

Ooh!

Adventure, up here!

Go on, lad! Save yourself!

You think a bag of hot air is enough to stop me?

Dragon? He's more like a dragonfly, he is!

Look out!

Uhh.

Happy birthday.

Hang on, guys! I'm coming!

A sword.

Yes!

Ha ha! That's it, boy! Go for the gizzard!

Bite him, bite him!

Aah!

Yah!

- Watch out for his tail! - You've got him on the run!

Aah!

I'm not scared of you!

Aah!

Aah!

Huh?

Aah!

I gotta get out of here.

Aah!

Fantasy's wand!

This is not good. Definitely not good at all.

Uh-oh.

Look to the books. Look to the books.

Look to the books.

Look to the books!

Alice in Wonderland.

Off with his head!

Sheesh!

Mnh-mnh.

Mnh-mnh.

Jack and the Beanstalk.

Yeah! This is it!

I hate heights!

Aah!

Matey!

He's alive!

Aah!

Come on, guys!

Uhh!

Whew.

Are you all right?

Wh... wha...

Master, you saved us!

That ya did, matey.

Baby, you're the greatest.

Mm-wah!

Who's there?

The Pagemaster.

Hey! How'd you get here?

Quit it! We're in the presence of the Pagemaster.

I know who he is! He's the guy who did all this to me!

Do you have any idea what I've been through?

Tell me.

I was nearly torn apart by a crazy doctor.

I was made a slave by a bunch of mangy pirates,

and eaten, got that, eaten by a fire-breathing dragon!

He don't mean it, my Pagemaster. He don't mean it.

Not to mention being tossed, squashed and scared practically to death.

Yet you stand before me.

Well... yeah.

Think, boy! What kind of an adventure would you have had

if I'd brought you here with the turn of a page?

You prevailed over evil.

Ah, you looked Moby Dick in the eye, boy.

Ah, you had pirates tough, me lad, and don't no one speak any different.

If I had brought you here from the start,

you never would have found the courage to face your own fears.

And in doing so, you triumph here and always.

Hey, is that... That's me!

That was you.

I'm ready to go home now.

I mean, we're ready.

The world awaits.

Whoa!

Godspeed to you, boy!

Wait for me!

Aah!

You took quite a spill, young man.

Huh?

Are you all right?

Careful! You'll slip again!

Hey, wait a minute! Wait a minute!

Wait! Uh, I forgot something.

Here.

I'm afraid you can only check out two.

Horror? But I promised him.

You promised whom?

- Look, I need... Just this once? - Shh.

I have a talent for guessing what people need.

Just this once.

Shh.

Yes!

Good. That was definitely good.

I can't imagine where he could be. Maybe we should call the police.

Alan!

He's home.

Alan.

It's impossible.

Rich?

We probably should put him in his bed.

Let's let him sleep up here tonight.

Love you, Richie.

Good night, son.

It's dark out here. I wish there was a night-light.

Honey, wish granted.

Ooh.

Hooray! Hooray!

Breathe it in, mateys.

This be the land of adventure. You can lay to that.

Come here, handsome. Why you cryin'?

Because I have friends.

That you do, matey.

Aye, that you do.

Ahem.

You know what would make this a happy ending?

A kiss.

OK.

I meant from her!

When this world

The real-life world

You're livin' in

Just gets too much

For you to take

When you find

Too many troubles on your mind

And feel just like

There's no escape

And it seems your heart's forgotten

How to believe

Turn a page in your soul

Mmm, there's a place you can go

Close your eyes and let your heart

Fly free

Fly free

Dream away, dream away

Let imagination light your way

Take you as far

As your heart can see

Dream

Dream away, dream away

To a place where hope is shining

Find your silver lining

Find your silver lining

Everything you need

Everything is...

Just a dream away

Ooh

Remember when

Remember when

A dream could take you anywhere

Anywhere you want to

Just a wish

Anything could be

When the farthest star was one more star you could reach

Take a look in your heart

'Cause that's where dreams always start

Anything is real

If you just believe

Believe, believe

Ohh, Ohh, ohh

Dream away, dream away

Let imagination light your way

Take you as far

As your heart can see

Dream

Dream away, dream away

To a place where hope is shining

Find your silver lining

Everything you need

Everything is...

Just a dream away

All it takes is faith to make your dreams come true

Oh, oh

And somewhere in this world

There'll be somebody

To share your dreams

With you

Hey

Yeah, oh, yeah

Ohh

Oh, yeah, oh

Dream away, dream away

Let imagination light your way

Take you as far

As your heart can see

Dream

Dream away, dream away

To a place where hope is shining

Find your silver lining

Find your silver lining

Everything you need

Is just a dream

Just a dream

Away

Yeah

Whatever you imagine

Can one day come to be

There are dreams to awaken

Roads to be taken

Follow them and they will set you free

Whatever you imagine

ls where your heart can go

There are worlds filled with treasure

Time without measure

To learn whatever

You may need to know

Imagine

Imagine

You and I

Could fly past the sun

And leave all our doubts and fears

Behind us

You see, that's just what can happen

If you look inside your mind

There's no limit to the wonders

You can find

Whatever you imagine

Can make your life brand-new

There are miracles waiting

So keep concentrating

And I promise you that if you do

Whatever you imagine can come true

Whatever you imagine

Whatever you imagine

Whatever you imagine

- Can make your life brand-new - Can make your life brand-new

There are miracles waiting

So keep concentrating

And I promise you that if you do

Whatever you imagine

Will come true

Ooh

Noble Prince,

the King sends us to greet you at the border.

Welcome to be a suitor to our beautiful princess.

Do you think the princess will like it?

We'll see.

King, I travelled far to see your beautiful daughter.

Allow me to ask for her hand.

Certainly, certainly. Your presence honours me very much.

But speak to the princess yourself and marry her.

Most beautiful princess, take this...

Any fool with money can give pearls as a present.

I demand more! - What do you wish for?

I will...

I want that singing, ringing little tree.

Bring it to me and you can set it free for me!

Where does it grow? - Well...

I wonder where it grows? - I'd like to know.

She wants the miracle tree. - She wants the tree!

Now also the little tree! - The little tree wants her!

No one knows where it is. - Let it avert evil.

He'll never find it. - I'm sorry about that.

Soon he goes, the poor prince. - But not to search for a tree.

I'll look for the tree and find it.

And if I go to the ends of the earth.

Gardener! Where does the little singing tree grow?

Not with me. I only have these.

But go to the sea, the farmer there knows.

Do you know that singing, ringing tree?

Yes. - Do you know where it is?

No, I don't know about that.

But the herb woman in the mountains may know...

Herb-woman!

Do you know where the singing, ringing tree is?

No one knows.

Find where you want, you fool! Let me be at rest!

Be vrave! Don't be afraid! I have to see what it is.

What are you doing here?

Who are you? - The ruler of this empire,

into which you entered. You are my prisoner!

I didn't mean any harm. I'm looking for the miracle tree.

What do you want with it? - Free the beautiful princess.

I can give you the tree.

Really?

Here it is here.

But it doesn't sing.

It will sing when the princess truly loves you.

I want to reward you with gold and jewels richly.

Give it to me! - I won't give it to you that easily.

Demand whatever you want! - I want you,

when the tree won't sing till sundown!

I'm not afraid of that.

If the princess receives the tree, she will hear me.

She will love me, and that little tree will sing.

I want to be a bear, if I don't succeed.

You know, till sundown!

Yes, yes, otherwise I have to go back. But I make my luck!

How glad I am that you're still alive! What do I see?

The wonder tree. Where is the princess?

Look! He brought the singing, ringing tree.

I don't hear anything. - That's up to you.

With me?

With the little tree it is like this: It sings when you truly love.

How can you offer me this nasty thing?

And then you also dare to impose conditions on me?

Father, he's a liar!

He wants to betray us. Toss him into the tower, the crook!

But child, how can you say such a thing?

What, you're defending him? Then I'll throw him out myself.

Now you'll never get the tree.

Nor such a beautiful prince.

I don't want to hear about it!

He's gone halfway around the world to find the tree.

He doesn't deserve to be chased away like that.

He wouldn't let himself be chased away. Highly proud he left!

That's why I think he had the miracle tree.

If you believe that, go and get it back!

My child, you insulted him.

I want the tree! Get it! - He doesn't want to give it to you anymore.

I will have it! I will!

What am I supposed to do now? Oh, don't cry!

If you love me, follow him! - I'll do anything you want.

I'll go.

Hurry up! Get some riders to join you!

I want the tree!

Why are you threatening me? I'm not to blame.

You know how odd the princess is.

You miserable man! You have outwitted me.

We had an agreement.

Wouldn't you want to be a bear when she breaks her word?

Now you're free to be a bear for her. Good luck!

Keep the tree! So you can hear him sing when she loves you.

Don't mock!

What else should I do with the tree? - It's a miracle tree.

If it sings here in the magic realm, you can be redeemed.

It has more magic than I do. - Enough of this unlucky tree!

The little tree...

King, what are you doing here?

You can speak?

Tell me what you're doing here!

I'm looking for...

Speak!

I'm looking for... the... singing, ringing tree.

For the princess? - Yes. She desperately wants it.

Let me live. Demand what you want.

My whole kingdom... - No, I don't want that.

I just want to meet at the castle first.

And you get the singing, ringing tree.

Agreed? - You have my word.

The first thing you see is mine.

I'll get it at the border by midnight.

Don't make me fall asleep again.

I didn't climb the tower for nothing!

From a distance I want to see if father has the tree.

Throw them out, the beasts!

Are they gone?

Oh, shut up!

Don't let the candle go out! I'm afraid of the dark.

He's coming! The King is coming!

Shut your mouth.

What? - The King is coming!

He's got the tree!

He has the tree!

Go away! Go away, you stupid animal!

Get away from here!

Back, my child! - Ah! Now I have the tree.

What an unfortunate thing for you to meet me first!

Why is this a misfortune... - Captain!

Strengthen the guards! Immediately! - Strengthen the guards!

Come on! - Why?

Something terrible has happened. You're in danger.

Because of fear and because I thought,

that the dog welcomes me first,

I responded to his terms.

And you haven't seen the prince?

The prince? No, neither far nor wide.

And a real bear gave you the tree?

A big, mighty animal.

With pointed claws on the paws and sharp teeth.

I don't know what to do. - But I do.

Send the captain!

Captain? But... - He's strong.

Tell him to kill the bear! - Do you think?

Am I supposed to go? - But no!

So, when does the bear want its prize?

Today.

At midnight. At the border of the realm.

What were you doing here?

Speak! Would you kill me?

Answer me! - The king has ordered it.

I'll show you!

Let me down!

Tell me who first met the King!

Good morning, Princess!

Have you paid attention? Has the little tree sung?

I haven't heard anything. - If it doesn't sing, it will burn!

Maybe it needs sunshine.

I know that myself. bath and dress me!

We're going to the garden. - It's forbidden!

You can't leave the castle because of the bear!

I'm still going to my garden!

We put the tree in here!

And what about the fish? - I don't want to see them anymore!

The water is drained.

Throw the fish in the rain hole. Quickly!

Now sing! You have the most beautiful place in the garden.

Sing, you nasty plant!

I want you to sing! If you don't sing, I'll burn you!

The bear! - Father!

Take care of my child!

Don't throw! You may hit the princess!

Take me back at once!

You're an abominable, evil animal!

Take me back to the castle! I command you!

Good morning.

I want my bath ready!

For your morning linen

there is clear water here. - Shall I climb in the pond?

What do you think of that? I am a princess!

I want to order my food!

Delicious berries grow here for your lunch!

Collect berries? What are you thinking of?

I'm a princess!

I want my four-poster bed!

For your bed

there's soft moss here. - I'm supposed to sleep here?

What do you think? I am a princess!

Fly down and eat! But quickly!

Will you fly to me right away?

Why don't the birds fly to me?

Why do all animals run away?

No! The animals don't love you.

They don't care about your beautiful face.

They feel how defiant and arrogant you are.

Truly, you would see the way you behave,

your nose would look proud.

You'd have loveless eyes, a defiant mouth,

and your hair would go mouldy!

If that's true, I want to look like this!

Be careful not to say that!

I am the prettiest in the country!

Look at me, you stupid bear!

No, that's not me!

I'm not ugly!

No, that's not true! I'm not ugly!

I am... I am....

I am... I am beautiful.

Good morning, Bear.

Don't look at me! I'm so ugly.

You were right. - Oh, don't cry!

Help me build the cave!

For who?

For me.

If you help me with this, you can live in it.

But you're not going to want that.

You're a princess!

If you take a thousand times as many stones away,

the dwelling will be ready.

You did a fine job.

Can't you do something to make the animals come to me?

No, I can't do that.

But you gain their affection when you're kind to them.

But you don't love anyone.

I'm going to the berry meadow for lunch.

It broke its wing. - Oh! Come in quickly!

We'll put on a bandage.

Soon the little animal will be healthy again.

I know why you always flew away.

Because of the pigeons in the castle tower.

I'll never do it again.

Wait a little longer! I come to your aid.

I know why you always fled.

Because of my goldfish.

I'm sorry! I will never do it again.

I liberated him.

You don't look so ugly anymore.

Because you were nice to the animal.

Listen to me carefully...

A good deed is always more powerful than an evil spell.

Remember it well!

Wait! I'll get the bear to help.

Help! Come with us to the Moss Valley!

Look at that!

I know why you always ran away.

Because of the castle dog.

I'm sorry. I will never do it again!

You see, you win the hearts of animals,

when you're nice to them?

Yes, you're right, dear bear.

Did you...?

Did you say "dear bear"?

Go in the house, you're freezing. I'll free him.

Don't cry, dear girl!

Who are you?

Where are you from? - I am the ruler here.

Don't cry! I think I know the bear is cruel.

The bear? - Yes! He destroyed this house,

while you liberated the poor animal.

But... - I saw it myself.

But he was always good to me. - Oh, good! Just in pretence.

He didn't allow you to live in the castle!

No... - Come! I want to help you! Come on!

If he finds us, he'll kill us!

Come on! I'll show you out!

Why are you stopping? - Is that true?

Didn't you see that he destroyed the house?

I can't believe he's evil.

He spoke like a human being.

And he ate like a human.

And he was good to the animals. - Oh, what do you care about the bear?

Think how nice you can be in the castle!

Look!

Don't you want your bed back, your bath?

Your gold plates?

Then you will never have to starve again. Never freeze again.

Never work again. I have a message from your father!

Your poor father! He is dying.

He's asking for you.

Is that really true? - You will see that it is true.

Hurry up before it's too late!

Follow the sun and moon, and you can't miss.

Who are you?

Don't you know me?

No. I don't know you.

What are you doing here?

I have a mission to make known to everyone,

that the whole country shall mourn.

This is the king's order. - The king?

Yes. Because an evil bear stole our princess.

Where's the king? - He rode away,

to find the princess. A whole year he's been gone.

Then the dwarf lied.

And what he said about the bear is not true!

Then you are the wonder tree!

But you're just singing...

if I truly love the Prince.

And the bear?

Dear, dear, dear tree, please tell me: Who is the bear?

Is he a real bear or...?

Or is he even the prince?

Oh, the beautiful prince!

Whether the evil dwarf...

Surely, he enchanted him.

I'll take you to the magic realm. He must hear you.

The dear, poor bear!

Quick, take me to our bear!

Run away, get to safety!

Quick, dear fish, take me to the enchanted realm!

You miserable liar!

I can see through your false words.

The little tree told me.

Quick, fly faster! I must help the bear.

You evil monster!

Away with the little tree! I warn you. Away with it!

You lost your game.

I'm not afraid of you.

Get that tree out of here!

Get it out of the magic realm!

You thief!

You miserable, mean thief!

Shall we take the little tree into the castle?

No, we'll leave it here. If someone finds it,

it'll bring him luck.