Battle for Cannibal Island by Marianne Hering

Author:Marianne Hering
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Published: 2012-06-04T04:00:00+00:00

10

The Canoes

There was a moment—just one—when no one was near the rescue boat. Beth crept quickly across the landing. She jumped into the boat. It swayed under her feet. She steadied herself.

The rescue boat had been packed with a few barrels, some tarps, and a trunk.

Where should I hide? Beth wondered. She saw a bench at the back. It was like a shelf. She crawled over to it and then under. She saw the trunk. She pulled it closer to help hide her.

Beth heard footsteps. The soldiers and sailors scrambled into the rescue boat. She could see only their legs as they took position.

She recognized Calvert’s black pants and shoes. He sat on the bench above her.

The boat suddenly jerked. Then it jerked again and again. Beth realized the boat was being lowered to the water. There was a small splash, and the boat rocked for a moment.

Beth saw the men’s hands reach down to pick up oars. She heard the oars splash in a steady rhythm.

After a few minutes, the rain started. It came in sprinkles first. Then it poured down by bucketfuls. A giant puddle grew around Beth. It was full of dirt, wood chips, and something green. Yuck! she thought.

Lightning flashed somewhere nearby. Thunder rolled. The boat rocked wildly. The trunk looked as if it might tip over. She reached out to steady it.

Suddenly Calvert’s feet turned at an angle. Then his face appeared in front of her. Calvert was looking at her upside down.

“Well, well,” he said.

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