That about wraps it up, Nick, a pale man with sandy hair said a few minutes later. He was standing at the edge of the shore, watching as another officer handcuffed Katherine Kelly, and helped her into a police patrol boat. I know you! Benny said. I m...
The next morning, the girls spotted Melanie in the cafeteria and told her about the mysterious boat they had heard during the night. Ill have to report this, Melanie said. She looked very serious. No one is allowed to take boats out at night not even...
At lunch that day, Joshua Slade hurried to catch up with the children as they started to move through the cafeteria line. How are you doing today, Benny? he asked cheerfully. Did you have fun in Key West? We saw some treasure from a shipwreck, and I...
Youre going to see some beautiful coral out at the reef, Melanie said, as they boarded a glass-bottom boat later that morning. They had driven into Key West after breakfast and were taking their seats on the upper deck of a large white boat called th...
The camp was quiet when the Aldens gathered at a picnic table down by the dock later that evening. Many of the campers used their free time to read and relax in their cabins, while others worked on their craft projects like painting, macrame, and pot...
The following afternoon, Melanie invited the Aldens back to her favorite beach for a delicious picnic lunch. They had spent the morning learning all about dolphins. I asked the cook to pack some special lunches for us, she said, pointing to a large c...
So thats why they call them parrot fish! Violet said excitedly a few minutes later. Melanie and the Aldens were peering into a large tank at the Key West Aquarium where a dazzling fish zipped through the crystal-clear water. It was brightly colored a...
The next morning, Violet reported the theft to Melanie at breakfast. The counselors expression was grim as she noted the time that the girls had visited the classroom building. Somebody really worked fast, she said. I closed up half an hour earlier....
We have about thirty campers right now, Melanie explained as they moved through the cafeteria line. Benny had piled his plate high with spaghetti and meatballs and was reaching for a slice of Key lime pie. Most of them are kids, but we have a few adu...
Are we almost there? Violet asked eagerly. She was wedged in the front seat between Grandfather and Henry as the rental car sped along the Overseas Highway toward Key West, Florida. We just passed Key Largo, Grandfather told her, so we have another c...
