When the Aldens arrived at breakfast the next morning, Cousin Mary and Grandfather Alden were discussing future plans for Pineapple Place. Well, Mary, Im sorry I couldnt arrange that bank loan on this trip. I know how disappointing that is, Mr. Alden...
When Cousin Mary and the Aldens returned to Pineapple Place late that afternoon, they had a surprise. Grandfather! Jessie said when she spotted Mr. Alden strolling by Cousin Marys house. Youre back early. Weve been pineapple picking and snorkeling an...
That afternoon, Cousin Mary returned to Pineapple Place just as the Aldens returned from snorkeling. Such long faces! Is anything the matter? she asked when she noticed how quiet the children were. Was the water too cloudy for snorkeling? Sometimes t...
With Jessie leading the way, the children hiked along the Pineapple Bay beach. This is a good snorkeling spot, Jessie said. Pineapple Bay is peaceful, and there are no sharks! My guidebook says there are some lava formations near the shore. So what a...
That night, Jessie had trouble sleeping. She awoke several times. Finally she decided to get some fresh air. She stepped onto the back porch of the guest cottage. The moon was high in the sky, casting its silvery light over Pineapple Bay. Jessie walk...
Even without pineapples, Pineapple Place was busy. There were nuts to gather, papayas to pick, and chores to do all around the plantation. Over the next couple of days, Cousin Mary couldnt get the Aldens to relax. I have wonderful workers to take car...
After Joseph left, Cousin Mary slid behind the wheel of the plantation van. She called over to the Aldens, Time to go. First stop is the cannery. Then on to the farmers market in town. Hop in. The Aldens crowded into the van. Cousin Mary followed the...
Waking up in Hawaii was like waking up in a jungle. Just outside the Aldens guest cottage, several bright red honeycreepers twittered in the trees the next morning. Those birds are like little alarm clocks, Violet whispered to Jessie, who was half aw...
Mr. Alden left for Honolulu the next morning on business, and the children began their working vacation, too. First they tried on the rubber work boots Cousin Mary had given them. Theres a pair for each of us, even small ones for Benny and Soo Lee. H...
The captain has turned on the fasten seat belt sign to prepare for landing, a voice announced over the airplane loudspeaker. But six-year-old Benny Alden didnt hear a thing, for he was fast asleep. Bennys older sister Jessie tugged her brothers seat...
