The Fourth German Shepherd Who Howled at the Moon

By Delaney Kraemer

Last fall, siblings, Caithlin and Adam found a magic wolf tooth on a family camping trip. When Adam and Caithlin, along with their friend, Ella, find a map at her dad’s restaurant, they are thrown into a huge historical mystery that was considered a myth. Will the wolf tooth and their dogs, Bailey and Leese, help solve the mystery?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Delaney Kraemer
• Release date: Aug 18, 2020

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The Fourth German Shepherd

Who Howled at the Moon

Delaney Kraemer

Permission

Sing to the Mountains © 1975, Robert J. Dufford, SJ and OCP. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

ISBN: 978-0-9897694-9-5

Also by this Author

The First German Shepherd Who Howled at the Moon

The Second German Shepherd Who Howled at the Moon

The Third German Shepherd Who Howled at the Moon

Dedication

To my cousin Sara, who is sweet, warm-natured, and smart. You’re my best friend and sister combined into one! You’ve always got my best interest at heart. We exchange conversation easily and can talk sincerely. I love you!

Sara Michalik

Acknowledgments

Special thanks to Uncle Tom, who came up with the main backstory of the Romanovs’ possessions.

With gratitude to Momma, who helped edit and assisted me in developing the clues.

To NaiNai, my grandma, who patiently gave advice and listened to read-throughs.

In appreciation to Mr. David Aretha, my kind editor, who gave suggestions and did a great job on my book.

Robert R. Peters of Adventure Mining Company was a lifesaver! Without him I wouldn’t have been able to visualize the mine experience.

A shout-out to my good friend Ben VanLoon, who let me use his name for a song artist.

Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Old-Fashioned Fun

Chapter 2: Boredom Buster

Chapter 3: Besties, Babies, and Bops

Chapter 4: Arriving at Grandma’s

Chapter 5: Decoding the Puzzle

Chapter 6: Uncovering History

Chapter 7: The Quest Begins

Chapter 8: New Findings

Chapter 9: Discoveries

Chapter 10: Friendships, Picnicking, and Prayer

Chapter 11: Appetites and Apologies

Chapter 12: Deciphering

Chapter 13: Mine Exploration

Chapter 14: Cave Trek

Chapter 15: Treasures Made by God and Man

Chapter 16: It’s Treasure Dad, Not a Joke

Chapter 17: Caithlin Was Right

Epilogue

About the Author

References

Introduction

I can’t wait to go to the restaurant, Caithlin, age ten and a half, said as her family’s garage door opened. It was Sunday afternoon and the Ross family had just returned home from Mass.

Yep, replied Caithlin’s twelve-year-old brother, Adam, laconically. The children rushed inside the house and changed into casual clothes.

Mom walked into the kitchen from the hallway and questioned cheerfully, Are we ready to head to the restaurant?

Yep, we’re all set! Adam said and clasped his hands. I’m sooo ready to eat!

Eat? I can eat anytime! Hey, whatcha guys doin’? barked Bailey as he stared up at Adam. Bailey was the Rosses’ youngest German Shepherd. He had his tongue sticking out the side of his mouth.

Hey, Bailey, Adam cooed as he squatted down and petted Bailey’s soft tan ears. Hey, buddy! He scratched Bailey’s left black eyebrow. The other eyebrow was tan.

I can’t wait! Caithlin said happily, wide-eyed, as she squirmed. I made Ella some rose perfume out of my potions!

Great, honey, Mom said to Caithlin, and put her hands on top of her son’s shoulders.

No, I think your cologne-making days are over, Adam said. Mom, please tell her not to bring it.

Hey! Where’re you guys going? On a trip? Are you bringing me; are you bringing my mom? thought Bailey as he tilted his head while he watched his kids walk toward the computer room.

Hey, son, what are you up to? Leese asked her son, her nails tapping on the hard, shiny cherry-wood floor. Bailey and Leese had lived in the woods until the kids had taken them in. Amazingly, one day, Caithlin and Adam had found a magic wolf tooth on a family camping trip that temporarily turned their dogs into wolves. Only Caithlin, Adam, and their good friend, Ella, knew the secret.

The kids are leaving us, Bailey said worriedly in a soft tone.

Don’t worry about it, Bailey, Leese reassured.

Adam noticed Leese and scratched the back of her soft tan ears, then patted the black spot on the back of Leese’s head. She was taller and her coat was rougher than Bailey’s. Leese was also calmer and more serious than Bailey.

Hey, Dad? Are you ready? Adam called to Dad, who was in the computer room.

Yep, just a second. I have to grab a cup of coffee for the road, Dad replied. Adam looked at his father. His dad’s brown hair was scarce, so he usually shaved his head. He was super tall and thin, and most people thought he was handsome.

Awesome! Adam said as Caithlin squealed and Mom laughed.

Your dad sure loves his coffee, Mom said with a roll of her eyes. She quickly kissed Dad on the cheek.

Caithlin and Adam would NEVER have guessed that their trip to the restaurant would lead to the most unbelievable experience any child could have.

Chapter 1

Old-Fashioned Fun

The Ross family entered a fancy restaurant that they had been invited to by the owner. Mom and Dad smiled at each other. They inhaled the smell of fresh roses as they linked arms. They stood still and gasped. Adam and Caithlin, on the other hand, searched the room excitedly for their friend, Ella Brooks.

Whoa! I’ve never seen a restaurant quite like this before, Mom laughed, referring to the chandelier above them and the greeter in a pressed shirt, vest, and bow tie.

Mom had honey-colored hair, the same color as Caithlin’s, but Mom’s was short and straight with pieces of brunette.

Thank you for coming! thirteen-year-old Ella giggled, her long, soft butter-blond curls bouncing on and off her chest. The sleeves of Ella’s crinkly orange and bright pink plaid shirt were rolled up. Her movements were graceful and gentle. She had a voice to match—it was soft.

Holy drive-thru! Adam exclaimed, his pickle-green eyes wide.

Adam’s expression holy drive-thru had become a family joke. One day, the family had gone through a drive-thru at McDonald’s. Adam had ordered six chicken nuggets, but instead when he opened the bag Dad had handed to him in the backseat, there were twenty chicken nuggets! Adam had screamed out, Holy drive-thru, that’s a lot of nuggets in here! Now, Adam always said holy drive-thru when he was excited or shocked about something.

Yeah! Caithlin agreed as she gaped. She saw the waitresses fly in and out of the kitchen in their lacy old-fashioned cotton dresses. One waitress seemed to go into the kitchen as one waiter seemed to come out. The waiters were in suits as they walked around looking serious. It feels like we’re really in the olden days! Cool! Caithlin continued and beamed as Dad got handed a large menu. Caithlin launched her hands in air and looked up. Her eyes were wide and wild. She let out a loud pleasant laugh and her dimples showed. Caithlin’s braces glimmered, and