Rainy Day Beach House: #1 The Train Ticket

By Cristel Buck

Each summer the Kingsley family returns to their beach house. The house has remained a summer retreat for generations. The large family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents all spend the summer in this grand old home.

Mercer and his cousins have fun playing on the beach, exploring the grounds, and riding bikes into town. However, the most interesting place to visit is the attic, which is packed with artifacts from the past.

These are not just ordinary artifacts, as they have a story to tell. Mercer learns of times and events of the past, and his family history is also revealed. Join Mercer on his adventure and discover the secret of the train ticket!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Archway Publishing
• Release date: May 7, 2024
• ISBN: 9781665755634

Cristel Buck

As a mother and former teacher, Cristel Buck understands the importance of exposing children to reading and bringing history to life for young learners.

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ISBN: 978-1-6657-5562-7 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-6657-5563-4 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2024901178

Archway Publishing rev. date: 04/15/2024

CONTENTS

1. We Arrive

2. Lumps in My Bed

3. Swim!

4. Come On Crew

5. Tiptoe Down the Hall

6. The Ticket

7. The Pocket Watch

8. Who Is MJH?

9. Hold the Bag, Kid!

10. Where Is Kansas?

11. Outlaws

12. So Many Secrets

May you gain a love for reading and learning.

Because learning should be fun!

Rainy Day Beach House

CHAPTER 1

WE ARRIVE

We drive along the straight, flat road. Houses line the street on both sides, battling each other for a view of the surf. The seagulls sing their magical songs. The smell in the air is that of salt, sea and marsh.

Dad drives, the houses on his side of the car line the beach. Mom sits next to him, his copilot on all road trips. Her side of the road is also lined with homes, except