Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more with a free trial

    Only $11.99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

    River Rescue
    River Rescue
    River Rescue
    Ebook80 pages1 hour

    River Rescue

    By Summer Waters

    ()

    Read preview

    About this ebook

    Dive into another exciting magical adventure for girls – will you answer the call of Silver Dolphins?

    It’s the Spring holidays and there’s a surprise visit from Cai’s parents from Australia. But they’ve got unwelcome news – Antonia is devastated to learn that best friend Cai might be emigrating to Australia or moving back to the city.
    Cai faces an impossible choice: does he move to the city so he can still visit Antonia but give up being a Silver Dolphin or does he learn to answer the call in Australia without his best friend?

    Meanwhile a minke whale keeps getting stranded in the estuary. Antonia and Cai join forces with the local fishermen and the coast guard to try to save the whale but it keeps returning. Can there be another reason for its strange behaviour? And could this really be the end of Silver Dolphins for Cai?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins UK
    Release dateAug 5, 2010
    ISBN9780007411146
    River Rescue
    Author

    Summer Waters

    Summer Waters is the pen name for Julie Sykes, a successful picture book and young fiction author and a full-time mum, with more than two million copies sold of her character series. Before becoming an author she worked as a laboratory technician and then a teacher. She’s always had a love for Cornwall but currently lives in Hampshire with her husband and three children in a 200-year-old cottage.

    Read more from Summer Waters

    Related to River Rescue

    Titles in the series (10)

    View More
    View More

    Related ebooks

    Children's Animals For You

    View More
    View More

    Related podcast episodes

    Related articles

    • Article

      The PEARL DIVERS of TOBA COVE

      Mar 1, 2023

      The PEARL DIVERS of TOBA COVE
      7 min read

    • Article

      The PEARL DIVERS of TOBA COVE

      Mar 1, 2023

      The PEARL DIVERS of TOBA COVE
      7 min read

    • Article

      Still-Water Adventure

      May 1, 2023

      Still-Water Adventure
      2 min read

    • Article

      ‘Castle on the River Vistula’: Featured Fiction by Michelle Tea

      Jan 18, 2019

      Today, we’re excited to launch a new series of fiction excerpts at The Millions. And to kick things off, we present the first two chapters of Michelle Tea’s Castle on the River Vistula, the third book in her Chelsea Trilogy, out Tuesday from McSweene

      10 min read

    • Article

      The Monkey And The Dolphin

      Jun 7, 2023

      The Monkey And The Dolphin
      2 min read

    • Article

      A Day at Liberty Bay

      Jul 1, 2022

      A Day at Liberty Bay
      3 min read

    • Article

      The Swan

      Aug 27, 2021

      The Swan
      5 min read

    • Article

      Jenny JUMPS IN

      Mar 13, 2024

      Jenny JUMPS IN
      3 min read

    • Article

      Lurking Beneat

      Jul 13, 2023

      Lurking Beneat
      3 min read

    • Article

      Doodlebug & Dandelion Taming Selkirk

      Jan 1, 2019

      Doodlebug & Dandelion Taming Selkirk
      3 min read

    • Article

      What Lies beneath

      Sep 29, 2022

      What Lies beneath
      3 min read

    • Article

      Dolphins!

      Jun 26, 2020

      Dolphins!
      3 min read

    • Article

      DOUBTS In Paradise

      Feb 1, 2023

      DOUBTS In Paradise
      3 min read

    • Article

      Night Demon of Ho‘okena

      Jul 1, 2022

      Publisher’s Note: We hope you enjoy this Reader’s favorite, from January 1988, Volume 12, Number 12, written by HFN staff writer and local TV celebrity, the late Mike Sakamoto. Look for more soon! Overhead, the mass of stars lit the sky; below, the s

      13 min read

    • Article

      The Galápagos Mermaid

      Apr 1, 2023

      The Galápagos Mermaid
      9 min read

    • Article

      Midsummer’s Night

      Sep 10, 2023

      Niki thought she could sense it on all their minds, hovering between the four of them as they threw cushions and sandals into the boat, lowered the wine bottles in, and collected the long pole, but it wasn’t until they were out of the city that they

      14 min read

    • Article

      Left Behind

      Mar 1, 2019

      Left Behind
      6 min read

    • Article

      To The Sea

      Feb 3, 2022

      To The Sea
      5 min read

    • Article

      Ship Of Burst dreams

      Nov 10, 2022

      Ship Of Burst dreams
      5 min read

    • Article

      In Dad’s Hands

      Nov 24, 2018

      In Dad’s Hands
      5 min read

    • Article

      Rachel Finn

      Oct 29, 2020

      Rachel Finn
      5 min read

    • Article

      The BEACHCOMBERS

      Jan 10, 2024

      The BEACHCOMBERS
      6 min read

    • Article

      Katie And Gulliver

      Jul 1, 2019

      Katie And Gulliver
      5 min read

    Related categories

    Reviews for River Rescue

    0 ratings

    0 ratings0 reviews

    What did you think?

    Tap to rate

    Review must be at least 10 words

      Book preview

      River Rescue - Summer Waters

      Prologue

      Agroup of dolphins were playing follow my leader along the seabed. In and out of the rocks they chased each other in a long, wiggly line.

      It’s my turn to be leader now, clicked Swift, one of the older dolphins.

      Swift swam fast, weaving between the rocks, turning somersaults and rolling in the water. The dolphins chased after him, squealing with delight.

      This is so much fun! exclaimed Bubbles.

      Let’s go and play in the kelp beds, said Swift. That’ll be even more fun.

      Bubbly, clicked Bubbles. You lead and we’ll follow.

      But as Swift headed out to sea, a tiny dolphin named Dot called from the back, Mum doesn’t let me go to the kelp beds on my own.

      You’re not on your own. You’re with us, said Swift.

      Dot stopped swimming and shook her head. Sorry, but I’m not allowed to go there without a grown-up. Please can we play here?

      I’m going to the kelp beds, said Swift firmly. Stay here if you don’t want to come.

      But I won’t have anyone to play with, squeaked Dot.

      I’ll stay behind with you, said Bubbles.

      He darted out of the line and swam over to her.

      You said you’d go to the kelp beds, said Swift crossly. You can’t just change your mind.

      I can, said Bubbles.

      Well, I’m not changing mine, said Swift crossly. Follow me, everyone.

      The other dolphins hesitated, then some followed Swift and some stayed with Bubbles and Dot. They immediately started a new game, unaware that Spirit and Star were watching them.

      Bubbles was right, said Star proudly. "You can change your mind."

      Spirit uttered a long sigh. If only all choices were that simple. I sense much harder decisions ahead for the Silver Dolphins.

      Can we help them? asked Star.

      No, said Spirit sadly. The Silver Dolphins must choose for themselves.

      Chapter One

      Antonia Lee woke with the sun on her face and a wonderful feeling bubbling inside her. It was the first day of the spring holiday. Two whole weeks of fun and spending as much time as she liked helping at Sea Watch, the marine conservation charity run by her friend Cai’s great-aunt Claudia. Hurriedly, Antonia washed and dressed then went downstairs for breakfast.

      Mum and Dad were drinking tea in the kitchen.

      You’re up early, said Dad. Did you forget there was no school?

      I’m going to Sea Watch, said Antonia, pouring herself a bowl of cereal. There’s a lot to do because it’s just volunteers today Cai and Claudia aren’t there this morning.

      Of course! exclaimed Mum, passing Antonia a mug of tea. They’ll be on their way to the airport to collect Cai’s parents.

      Cai was living with his great-aunt Claudia in Sandy Bay because his mum and dad had temporary jobs in Australia.

      How long are they over here for? asked Dad.

      Ten days, said Antonia. She finished her breakfast then sat on the kitchen floor to put on her trainers.

      Are you coming back for lunch? Mum stepped over her to get to the dishwasher.

      No, I made some sandwiches last night. I’ll be home for tea, though. Antonia’s voice trailed away as a very familiar feeling swept over her. It made her tingle with anticipation. The dolphins needed her! Any minute now the silver dolphin charm Antonia always wore round her neck would call her to the sea.

      Got to go, she said, hurriedly jumping up. See you later.

      Have a good day, called Mum.

      As Antonia closed the front door her silver dolphin charm vibrated and its tiny tail tapped against her neck. The charm was as soft as a real dolphin. Antonia shivered with delight as suddenly a high-pitched whistle that only a Silver Dolphin could hear shrilled from it.

      Silver Dolphin, we need you.

      Spirit, I hear your call, Antonia silently answered as she headed towards the beach.

      Both Antonia and Cai were Silver Dolphins, or guardians of the sea. They had special magical abilities that let them swim and communicate with dolphins! With these amazing abilities came the responsibility to care for sea life. Antonia wished that Cai was there too as she ran towards Gull Bay. He’d be frustrated that he’d missed Spirit’s call, even though he was really excited about meeting his parents at the airport. Antonia jumped down on to the deserted beach. The soft, white sand shifted beneath her feet as she ran over to the rocks. Pulling off her trainers and socks, Antonia left them under a rock and ran down to the sea. The water was chilly and her teeth chattered as she waded deeper. There were goose bumps on her arms and legs, but Antonia kept walking. When the sea was deep enough she gracefully dived in. The water was so cold it made her gasp, but she quickly warmed up as her legs melded together to kick like a dolphin’s tail. Hands paddling like flippers, body arching in and out of the sea, Antonia swam to find Spirit.

      It wasn’t long before she saw four silver heads in the water. Antonia swam on, pleased that Spirit had brought his family Star, Dream and Bubbles with him. She greeted Spirit first, rubbing her nose against his. Bubbles

      Enjoying the preview?
      Page 1 of 1