When Nola and Beverly are forbidden to participate in the lake excursion, they can't guess that their selected alternative will provide the biggest adventure in their young lives. Nothing less than a reform school escapee....who says he's done nothing wrong. From this appealing beginning the author weaves an absorbing, often humorous tale embracing one short summer that seemed longer because everyone involved - children and adults alike - learned a few important things and grew in wisdom and compassion.
Pages: 136