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Story 3
The Treasure of Pirate Island
“Be careful who you trust.”
The Bubble arrived on a white, sandy beach, and Craig and Claudia
could smell salty sea air.
“Welcome to the Caribbean!”
announced the Travel Bug. “We
are on Pirate Island. Long ago,
a ruthless pirate named Blackheart
sailed these waters, attacking every ship
and stealing many treasures. It is said that
Blackheart buried his treasure on this island, but no
one has ever found it.”
Just then, a giant wave crashed against the shore, leaving a
large spiraled shell near the edge of the water.
The Travel Bug scurried across the soft sand and onto the shell. Carved
into the smooth, ivory side was a mysterious name, Grand
Nautica.
“Watch out,” called the Travel Bug as it ?icked
its wings.
Craig and Claudia stared in amazement as
the shell instantly grew into a strange ship that could
drive on land with golden wheels or sail on
the ocean!
The three cautiously climbed
aboard and looked around. Craig was
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