Grandfathers eyebrows raised in surprise as he watched his grandchildren and Rachel Cunningham climb onto the stage. They stood beside the podium. I h...
At first Rachel looked startled when she saw the children. Then her whole body slumped. I knew youd come sooner or later, she said quietly. Youre smar...
The next morning, the Aldens reported to the dining room a half hour before the breakfast crowd. Hazel Watson was waiting for them. Good morning, she ...
Violet leaned back with a contented sigh. Stars lay scattered against the velvety black like diamonds. She felt like she was part of the soft summer n...
This place looks like our boxcar, Benny remarked as he stepped inside the cabin. It does! Violet agreed. Its got a shelf with dishes, same as our boxc...
What do you mean you cant find her? Violet asked. Shes not in her room, Hazel said. I just went in there to thank her for singing for us tonight. Her ...
Right after breakfast the next morning, the Aldens marched up the mountain to the observatory. I think we should take another look at that log, said J...
We shouldnt have gone down this trail, Violet said. No one knows where we are. Dont worry. Well find our way back, Henry assured her. Im hungry, Benny...
Jessie grabbed Bennys hand and ran toward the dormitory. Lightning flashed all around them. The claps of thunder were deafening. Everyone scurried for...
I cant believe were going to college! said Violet Alden, as the van rounded a steep mountain curve. Next to her, fourteen-year-old Henry Alden grinned...
