The Children could hear voices in the living room. Somethings come up, Henry said as they went in. What is it, Henry? asked Grandfather. He was sitting on the couch, with Rilla Washburn perched in a chair nearby. Is anything wrong? Henry shook his he...
Abby told me about a family park nearby, Grandfather said over breakfast the next morning. They have bumper boats and go-karts and miniature golfing. Anybody interested in checking it out? Thatd be great! cried Benny, his eyes shining. Henry agreed....
Back at the resort, the Alden children found their grandfather sitting on the cabin porch with Abby. How did you make out in town? Grandfather asked. We got everything well need for the signs, said Henry, handing Abby the change. Sandpaper, brushes,...
Can you believe that? Jessie said as they headed down the street. Rilla acts like were doing something wrong. She doesnt want us hunting for the treasure, Henry added as they stepped inside the diner. Thats for sure. Violet nodded. Shes afraid Abby w...
Thats what I saw last night, Benny told them, his eyes wide with excitement. Its Ogopogo, isnt it? Violet and Jessie had woken up Benny and Henry. Now they were all peering out of the bedroom window at the strange creature swimming by the dock. Im no...
Read it again Jessie, okay? said Benny. Jessie pulled the photograph of Patch OBriens cats from her backpack. She read the riddle on the back aloud. An awesome treasure, / you can find, / with the clue, / Ive left behind. The four Alden children were...
It was dark by the time the Aldens headed back to their cabin. They were just climbing the porch steps when Benny stopped so suddenly that Violet almost bumped into him. I forgot Ogopogo! he cried. The one Abby gave me. Oh, you probably left it by th...
See that boat over there? Benny was standing by the waters edge. The one at the end of the dock? The four Alden children were helping Abby get ready for the picnic. Henry looked over. What about it, Benny? I bet thats the one Abby was talking about,...
After making another stop for groceries, the Aldens were soon heading into Peachland. Everywhere they looked, tourists were strolling along the sidewalks and in and out of the shops and restaurants beside the sparkling blue lake. The resorts just up...
Do you think its true? asked six-year-old Benny. The youngest Alden had his nose pressed up against the window of their rental car. Is there really a monster in Ogopogo Lake? His eyes were huge. You mean, Okanagan Lake, corrected twelve-year-old Jess...
