Fire in the Woods Illustrated

In this vivid tale, three friends—Bart, Phil, and Pat—spend a restless vacation in the striking town of St. John, a peninsula where sea, river, and cliffs collide in ever‑changing drama. The landscape is rendered in lush detail: roaring waterfalls, mist‑shrouded gorges, and a suspension bridge that offers a breathtaking view of the torrent below. As the tide shifts, the river transforms from a gentle passage to a thundering cataract, drawing the boys into endless exploration of its banks, islands, and hidden coves.

Their curiosity soon leads them to a mysterious pair of islands that defy easy access, hinting at secrets buried beneath the roaring waters. With a mix of daring climbs, quiet observations from the bridge, and the lure of an undiscovered path, the friends find themselves caught between the awe of nature’s grandeur and the promise of an adventure that could change their summer forever.