Cora Flash and the Treasure of Beggar's Bluff by Tommy Davey

Author:Tommy Davey [Davey, Tommy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: CHILDREN
Amazon: B00AL3XV0C
Publisher: Brown PAW Press
Published: 2012-12-08T08:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

"Is that it?" asked Shelby, pointing to the map in my hand, the one with the big red X that no doubt would lead to millions of dollars in jewels and money. She had surprised me by sneaking up while I sat on a bench outside the school Wednesday morning.

"Yes." I said.

"Shelby told me about it," said Tricia. "Where did you get it?"

I was not in the least surprised to hear Shelby had told Tricia about the map, even though I was planning to keep it to myself.

"I found it in a book I'm using for my project."

Tricia leaned in for a closer look. "It's definitely a treasure map."

"How delightful!" exclaimed Shelby. "I wonder what kind of treasure it leads to?"

"I don't know. I'm not even sure it's real."

"I think it is!" said Shelby. "I have seen treasure maps before, and this looks just like one."

"Where have you seen one before?" asked Tricia.

"In movies, tons of them. My brother watches pirate movies all the time, and this is what the treasure maps look like. Oh, I wonder what the treasure is going to be. Gold coins, probably, and maybe even some rubies or emeralds."

"Don't get carried away," I said.

"Oh," continued Shelby, not paying any attention to me, "I hope it's not booby-trapped. I've seen some of the movies where they have spears and guns that shoot you when you try to walk by! That would be horrible!"

Yes, it certainly would.

"Aarrf!" exclaimed Calvin.

I looked at my dog, who was eyeing Beggar's Bluff. He knew there was something interesting about that formation, and I could not agree with him more.

Clearly, the map indicated that formation as the spot with the X. It had to be the place with the treasure, but what was the treasure?

"Mr. Morgan," I said. "Can we stop for a bit so I can take a few pictures?"

"I can't really stop," he replied, "but I can slow down and we can stay in this area. Come on up where I am, you'll get a much better view."

I climbed up to the hull where Mr. Morgan had been steering and he was right, I could see for miles.

Although I wasn't exactly sure what I was taking pictures of, I snapped as many as I could so I could study the cliffs later at home.

A loud horn signaled from behind us, alarming everyone except Mr. Morgan who seemed to find the noise a welcome distraction.

We looked to where the sound had come from and recognized the vessel right away. Gerald Pape on his fishing boat, out for his usual day of work and passing us on the starboard side.

"Ahoy!" yelled Mr. Morgan. I had the feeling that sailor speak made him very happy.

"Ahoy Jake! Hi girls!" Gerald yelled to us, waving his arms.

We all yelled hello back as Gerald passed us in the choppy water. Even Calvin let out a few yelps.

After Gerald's boat passed, Mr. Morgan suggested we take a little lunch break. He had thoughtfully packed a picnic

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