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At that moment the cries sounded again, “Help! Help!”
Joe and Don had reached the creek bank and were searching up and down the creek when they spotted something hanging over a large rock.
* * *
“Lex, I have wanted to ask you, why did you go to the creek so early and by yourself?” questioned Tony.
Lex responded, “I just woke up early and thought I would see if I could find the Indian Footprint. I wish I had never done that!”
Tony explained, “That was a legend my father heard from a family friend, Mr. Moses, when he was a Scout. It is only a legend.”
* * *
When Tony arrived the next morning for his first meeting with the swim team members and staff, he was greeted by everyone. “Glad to have you on the team,” said Mr. Packard. “You will have fun while working hard.”
“Everyone be seated so we can plan our training groups that will begin work today. How’s that for getting down to work, Tony?” asked Mr. Packard.
All of a sudden, Tony was thrown into the pool with a shout of ‘WELCOME” by the team.
Everyone laughed and Tony shouted, “Thanks! What a great welcome!”
* * *
“Mr. Johnston left a message for your dad about an upcoming fundraiser. He said that Mr. Ed Jeffers will be going to the Mayo Clinic for surgery and treatment next month and that he is planning a fundraiser to help with travel expenses for him and Mrs. Jeffers and hotel accommodations for her . . . “
“That sounds great! I wonder what kind of fundraiser they will decide on. Maybe the Scouts could have a carwash on that day and help to deliver meals, if needed. I can’t wait for Dad to get home and call him,” responded Tony.
* * *
When Joseph and Tony arrived for the regular Scout meeting, there was an air of excitement with everyone talking at once about how they enjoyed the fundraiser.
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About the Book
Following extensive professional opportunities to work with young people, one of this author’s long-term goals was realized with the writing of her first book for young people in 2001 – Pencils Down and now H20.
Like Pencils Down, H20 is a summer adventure, but Tony, the main character, is a rising eighth grader with new experiences and challenges through service projects with scouts and church, conservation project with scouts, and being a member of the Canby Falls Middle School Swim Team.
H20 is appropriate for and will appeal to readers in the nine to fourteen age range, depending on their reading levels and interests. The writer’s intent is to appeal to reluctant readers also.
About the Author
Working professionally with young people as librarian, teacher, and principal has provided the background and insight necessary for writing to appeal to readers in the nine to fourteen age range. Also, one goal in H20 is to appeal to reluctant readers through the chapter format and high-interest activities.
D.H. was educated in the public schools and
Kelly has undergraduate and graduate degrees – Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Master of Arts in Teaching, and Education Specialist in Administration. In addition, she has certification as a school librarian and has worked with college student interns in the elementary school setting.
Other interests include writing poetry, with many published. D.H. enjoys tennis and has volunteered with elementary students for six years.