The Shark Rider by Ellen Prager

Author:Ellen Prager [Prager, Ellen; Javier Caparoa, Antonio]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781938063527
Publisher: Mighty Media, Inc.

14

DINNER AT THE YACHT CLUB

THE Reef Runner NEARED MOSQUITO ISLAND around late afternoon. The last few hours aboard had been busy for the teens. After their near-disaster of a pleasure stop at The Baths, they were questioned non-stop by the captain, Coach Fred, Meg, the first mate, and the steward. Even Abbott the cat seemed curious about what had happened, trailing at the campers’ heels wherever they went. They also learned that, strangely, no other visitors at The Baths had seen any boulders move, though a few people reported hearing a deep thudding noise and feeling some shaking. Rumor was that there had been a far-off explosion or a weak earthquake in the area.

With everyone listening, the campers were careful about how they recounted their escape from the boulder pool. Certain details were purposely left out. The captain seemed especially curious about what had happened. Charlie thought the teens were exaggerating, while Sarah urged them to report the incident to the local authorities. Coach Fred and Meg convinced her and the others that it would be best to keep quiet about the whole thing, saying it was just a freak accident and that, fortunately, no one had been hurt.

For his part, Tristan was surprisingly happy. Sure, they were almost crushed to death by a boulder and then nearly drowned, but he stayed pretty calm—at least on the outside. And although only he and Rosina knew it, he probably saved her life. Tristan felt confident and proud, just like after last summer. If only his parents could see this side of him. He vowed not to worry so much about messing up or getting pulled from camp by his parents.

While the captain and first mate prepared to anchor off Mosquito Island, Coach Fred and Meg took the opportunity to have a more private discussion with the campers. They huddled on the stern deck out of the others’ earshot.

“I’ll be speaking with Director Davis in a bit,” Coach Fred told them. “So whose brilliant idea was it to go off the marked trail to begin with?”

Silence. Though if Coach had been watching closely, he might have seen Rosina glance accusingly at Ryder.

“Check, got it, no snitching,” Coach continued. “Well, nice job getting out of there without panicking.”

Tristan stole a glance at Rosina, who seemed to be purposely looking away.

“Before I talk to the director, given this afternoon’s little adventure, do any of you want to return to Sea Camp? After all, you are only Snappers, young and inexperienced for a mission like this.”

Tristan didn’t hesitate. “No way.”

“Yeah, like, no way is right,” Ryder agreed.

“We don’t want to leave,” Sam added. “We still don’t know what’s killing the fish and stuff.”

Hugh and Rosina nodded in agreement, once again with slightly less enthusiasm.

Coach smiled and struck Tristan on the back so hard he nearly did a face-plant on the deck. “That’s just what I wanted to hear. No quitters at Sea Camp! Had to ask though, camp policy and all.”

“Was it an earthquake?” Hugh asked.

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