
A lively band of seniors spends their last summer days on the Maine beach, dreaming of college, friendship, and daring exploits. When a mysterious low‑flying plane swoops over them and then crashes on a fog‑shrouded island, the group’s curiosity turns into a real‑world adventure. Together they scramble into a motorboat, racing against the tide to reach the wreckage and the solitary cabin they’ve built as a clubhouse.
On the rugged “Cloudy Island,” the friends discover the twisted remains of the aircraft and the secrets the isolated spot may hold. Their usual banter about exams, college choices, and a controlling aunt gives way to teamwork, bravery, and the thrill of exploring an unknown place. As they set up camp and begin to investigate, the summer promises more excitement than any classroom ever could.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (230K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2014-04-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for creating the Beverly Gray mystery series, this early 20th-century writer began publishing while still in high school. Her books helped shape a lively corner of girls' adventure fiction, mixing mystery, friendship, and ambition.
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