Prologue
Shielding his eyes from the glare of the sun, Donald…
Part One
This Summer
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The flames of the campfire danced high in a warm…
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Some kids laughed. Others muttered to each other.
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Silence now. Except for the whisper of the wind and…
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The morning sun was still a low red ball over…
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April grabbed Kristen’s arm. “She’s in the tree! She’s watching…
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April examined the robot bird in her hands. “That snake…
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“Tonight we light the first torch for one of our…
Part Two
The Year 1680 The Port of Plymouth, England
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Deborah Andersen wrapped her mother’s black cloak around her. The…
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“AAAAIIIIIIII!”
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Deborah let out a cry when she saw her cottage.
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As Deborah screamed, the calf raised its eyes to her—all…
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Tears streamed down the faces of the silent boys.
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The town constable’s office was in a small stone building…
Part Three
This Summer The Island
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“I’m choking…choking!”
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The morning sun poured down its warm light on the…
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“Go! Go! Go!”
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“No sssssurvivors!”
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At lunch, Donald Marks announced a free afternoon for everyone.
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Both girls spun around.
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April felt her jaw drop in disbelief. Pam just called…
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“Whoa!”
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“Someone is in this cave,” April said. She suddenly felt…
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“Marlin! It’s you l” April cried.
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April fought back tears. Pam was right. She had led…
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“Are you totally crazy?” Kristen shrieked.
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Kristen knelt beside Pam. “Stay calm,” she said. “We’ll get…
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The rocks rumbled and cracked beneath them.
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April let out a gasp. Why is she staring at…
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The woman in the blue cloak took a step toward…
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“I’m your daughter!” Kristen insisted.
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“AAAAAAAGGGGGH!”
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