The Mysterious Island: Chapter Four

In Which Luna Convinces Her Mom

     Luna had her mind all on the poster she read yesterday. She didn’t hear one word that her teacher had said. She either had not paid attention, or learned anything new.

     After class, Luna wandered over to the same poster that hung right down the street of her classroom. 

     She glanced away, but looked back. Luna made her choice. Though it might be impossible, Luna would try to persuade her mom to let her go to the secret island.

     She walked closer to her home. Once she arrived, she became more confident she could do it. 

     “I have something to say,” Luna said when she closed the door. 

     “Huh?” Ada asked, a little startled.

     “We’re listening, Luna,” said Mrs. Luni.

     “Alright. Well, I saw this sign on the streets. Basically, a few people can go together to investigate a mysterious island, and well . . .”

     “You are telling me that you want to go?” Mrs. Luni interrupted, gasping.

      “I guess so . . . Ada can also go with me.” Luna said.

     “No, there is no possible way. Luna, you are only eleven. Why don’t you ask someone else to help you investigate?” said Mrs. Luni.

     “Please? We really want to help!” Luna and Ada both stared at their mom.

    “Hmm . . . I guess you both can go this time.”

     Ada and Luna scampered upstairs to prepare their things.

     “I can't wait!” Luna said to Ada while they were packing.

     “You got me into this,” Ada said. “Even though I'm starting to worry I’m also bursting with excitement.” Ada had just packed her last thing.

Teresa Jiang is a fifth grader at Eton School.

Lindsey Mo is a fourth grader at Palo Verde Elementary.