I’m here today with everyone’s favorite explorer, Arte Fact. Arte, thanks so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to do an interview!

Arte Fact: My pleasure, Ella. It’s been a long while since anyone asked to interview me about anything!

Ella: I find that hard to believe. After all, you’ve had quite an exciting career!

AF: I have, it’s true. Even though I’ve settled down somewhat, I do occasionally miss those old days of crazy adventure.

EM: What was your craziest adventure?

AF: I have to pick just one? That’s impossible! They were all quite outstanding. The time I went to the top of Mount ‘Kinz…the time I discovered the gem mines…meeting the Azure Zingoz…it was all fantastic.

EM: A lot of folks have wanted to know: are you still in touch with Matilda?

AF: Matilda Monkey? Why, yes. She and I email each other at least once a week. She’s teaching right now, in West Webkinz World. She’s a beloved professor, and I’m so proud of her. She’s extremely talented. I attended one of her lectures once – her students just adore her.

EM: And you? How do you feel about Matilda?

AF: She’s an excellent friend. Probably my best friend. We like to get together a few times a year and talk about our old adventures. In fact, we have a big plan to explore Mount ‘Kinz again next year. I’m looking forward to it!

EM: OK, five fast questions. See how quickly you can answer them!

AF: Sure!

EM: Favorite food?

AF: Spaghetti and meatballs.

EM: Favorite color?

AF: Blue…or gray…or black. All of them!

EM: Favorite family member?

AF: Sparky, my wonderful nephew.

EM: Favorite place to vacation?

AF: Anywhere I haven’t explored yet.

EM: If you had a million KinzCash, you would:

AF: Go traveling. Nothing like better for broadening the mind and keeping life adventurous.

EM: Thanks so much, Arte!

AF: My pleasure!

Dear Uncle Arte,

Maybe next year, I’ll go with you on some kind of month-long adventure – and avoid camp altogether. It’s been pretty rough here for me so far. Someone has been playing pranks on me NON-STOP and I’m SO tired of it. So far, they’ve put pepper in my milk, sand and rocks in my bed, tied my sneakers together under the table (seriously, how did I NOT notice?) and took the batteries out of my flashlight (thank goodness Stoogles had his flashlight, otherwise our walk back from the campfire would’ve been scary).

I don’t know what’s going on. My friends would never do this to me, and I only know three other ‘Kinz at camp (Arnold, this really cool new guy who’s bunking in with us, Benny, who’s only responsible for ONE prank, and Ivy, who I met last year. I haven’t seen her too much, but she always waves to me from her table, where she’s sitting alone, reading).

So…I don’t know. Ella said she’d help me figure out who’s causing all this trouble. I hope she’s able to – I’m at the end of my rope.

Your (favorite) nephew,

Sparky

The funny part is that Arte wasn’t even exercising – this was just the outfit he threw on to go to brunch! Oh, Arte. You need help from Fashion Master P (I’m thinking of trying that out as a nickname for myself. I know you shouldn’t give yourself your own nickname, but I really like it and – sorry, off topic!).

Anyway, after a little discussion, I convinced Arte to drop by my shop and let me give him some fashion advice. Check out the result!

My, my, my! Someone cleans up well!  I especially like the castle background he added to his photo. Very funny.