Flying High Aboard An Eagle

By Roger H. Clapp

Duke, a teenager on spring break from a boarding school in New York City, arrives on the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas. There, he meets a 2-foot British elf and a giant Golden Eagle.The three highflying travelers embark on a two-week tour of the Atlantic seaboard. They fly north from Key West, go deep-sea fishing off Miami, spotting alligators as they fly over the Everglades, and meeting the real Donald Duck at Disney World in Orlando.From Florida, they wing their way North to visit the beautiful historic cities of Savannah, Georgia, Richmond, Virginia, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Atlantic City and finally, the Big Apple--New York City.Along the way, they have a blast visiting local points of interest and historical sites. That makes for a journey that's both entertaining and educational for all three adventurers.Young readers will love this colorfully illustrated tale of a magical airborne journey.

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookBaby
• Release date: Jun 4, 2013
• ISBN: 9780989504027

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Chapter One

INTRODUCTION

My name is Wayne. My friends call me Duke, because I’m a fan of John Wayne’s old movies. I’m currently living in New York City, where I’m attending boarding school. Although I’ve been happy at school, I also share a bit of wanderlust--often daydreaming about what it would be like to live the good life on a tropical island with sandy beaches and blue-green water in which to swim.

This year, when it was time for our school’s Spring Break, my continuing daydream finally came true. My grandparents surprised me on my birthday with an all-expense paid trip to the beautiful island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas!

Needless to say, during my last few days of classes prior to flying to Eleuthera, I found myself daydreaming about my upcoming vacation. When the school finally closed down, I rushed to my dorm to pack for an early flight the next morning. Understandably, I had a hard time falling asleep because my mind kept focusing on what the next two weeks would bring.

Chapter Two

ELEUTHERA

Shortly after I arrived in Eleuthera, I was walking along the beach and stumbled on what I assumed was a rock. I was surprised, however, to hear a voice exclaim, Watch out, you big lummox, you just about stepped on me! I looked down and was shocked to discover a two-foot tall elf at my feet, immaculately dressed like a proper Englishman—complete with an umbrella!

I knelt down to meet the elf on more common ground. I apologize for intruding, I began, "but I just wasn’t expecting to find you there. If you don’t mind my asking, what’s your