The Zipper Highway

I scrambled out from the sofa cushions and marched all the way down the front hallway to see what was by the entrance! Right on the tiled floor sat a huge canvas backpack resting on its side. One of the chunky metal zipper pulls was dangling open like a tiny ramp. I grabbed the metal loop with both plush hands and yanked as hard as I could! Whirr-zip! The shiny teeth parted wide, revealing a cozy dark cavern stuffed with rolled-up socks and notebook paper. Best shortcut yet!