After saying good-bye to Joe Caveman, the Aldens spent the rest of the afternoon exploring the new cave. Know what? Benny asked as he walked along with his brother and sisters. Joe Caveman never told us his real name. I like the name you gave him way...
The Aldens wriggled out of the cave to have lunch in a warm, sunny spot. Lets put down our picnic blanket right here, Henry said. That way we can keep an eye on this cave. Jessie set out the sandwiches. What is it about these caves? she wanted to kno...
That evening the Aldens decided to make a homemade dinner in their cabin. They made a delicious stew, and served it with hot rolls and salad. After dinner, they played cards out on the porch. After a while, Violet put down her last card. Want to play...
The next day, the Aldens had another clear day for hiking and caving. On top of Little Nose Cliff, a soft, warm breeze was blowing, and the children stopped to enjoy the view. Benny pointed his binoculars down below. Hey, I see Miss Hollowell down at...
When the Aldens got back to their cabin, they put away their caving equipment and backpacks. Henry put the red shovel in a closet. At suppertime Ill call Rockville Community College from the coffee shop. Maybe Crystal Hollowell knows about this shove...
The next day, the Aldens didnt want to waste a minute. They were going back to the monster cave. They had a quick breakfast of cold cereal and milk instead of going to Dragons Mouth Coffee Shop. Today we wear our oldest jeans and tops, Jessie told he...
By eight oclock the next morning, nearly every table in the Dragons Mouth Coffee Shop was filled. The Aldens stowed their backpacks and rock hunting tools under the last empty table. They could hardly wait for breakfast. Mr. Howe soon arrived to take...
The Aldens spotted the Dragons Mouth Motor Court right away. A huge green dragon was outlined in lights from the top of its head to the tip of its tail. Instead of breathing fire and smoke, this dragon flashed the words: COZY CABINS HERE. How are we...
The Alden family loved boatshouseboats, rowboats, ferry boats, and sailboats. But they had never been in a boat that went through a cave before. Now they were floating along a stream under the earth! Aunt Jane was right, James Alden said to his four...
