The Waddodles of Hollow Lake
Journey to West Shore
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The Waddodles have just arrived at their new home, The Mighty Oak, on the
Harriet awoke feeling disoriented. It took her a few moments to realize she was safe in her new home. She smiled and stretched, then rose and waddled to the doorway to peer outside.
Darkness surrounded The Mighty Oak. It was still, the leaves barely moved. Pleasant sounds of chirping crickets and croaking frogs drifted in from The Cedar Swamp blending peacefully with the quiet night.
She stepped onto the porch, welcomed by the gentle rustling sounds of her brook. Moonlight flooded softly amongst the branches, embracing her. Below, the moon shone on
She lifted her nose to sniff the air, enjoying the fresh scent of smoldering pine knots drifting in from The Shack chimney. Feeling calm and relaxed, she nestled in the crotch of her tree, soaking in the peaceful beauty of her new surroundings. She sighed with contentment, "What luxury this is!" She looked to the heavens. "Thank You, 'Strength' for helping us find this perfect spot."
Cutting into the stillness of the night, a screen door slammed startling her. She looked toward The Shack. Bright light flooded The Stump, illuminating the backyard. Humans moved quietly about the yard.
She stretched her neck for a better view and saw a young human girl scatter something around The Stump. She grew excited. Just as Clara and Zoe promised, The Lawrences were preparing a feast to welcome their new neighbors. Her heart beat faster, visualizing the splendid Celebration Feast in store for her family.
Poking her head inside the hollow, she listened for her children. They are sleeping soundly and will for a while longer. It is a good time for me to do some investigating.
She peered through the giant limbs toward the cabin. The backyard was still lit. All was quiet and still.
Instinctively she felt safe, and slowly began to descend The Mighty Oak. Down she cautiously climbed, stopping periodically to listen. Except for the chirping crickets and croaking frogs and a few field mice scurrying and rustling the leaves, all remained quiet below. She continued downward. Stepping onto the ground, she watched and waited.
Always alert, her ears perked high, her sharp eyes scanned the area. It was quiet. She felt safe to continue.
Carefully, she crept through the sweet fragrant ferns lining the well-worn pathway leading to The Lawrence cabin. Often, she stopped to listen. She did not realize how h
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About the Book
My husband died the day after Christmas, leaving four children, ages
While vacationing at my brother’s lake cabin, in
The first book in The Waddodles of Hollow Lake series, Law of the Woodland, is built on family values, tales of courage, love, hope and trust in each other.
The second series book, The Waddodles of Hollow Lake: Calamity on East Bay features more exciting adventures with The Waddodles and their friends, highlighting many episodes with their enemies.
Journey to the West Shore finds the family sad about leaving their den, but excited about their new adventure. Harriet teaches the triplets their first fishing lesson and tells them about the new hollow.
Finally, she reveals they'll live near humans, The Lawrence Family, which worries them. She reassures her children they are kind to raccoons, even feeding them at The Stump.
On their way, the Waddodles journey through the
Ted names their home, The Mighty Oak. The boys love the loft, which even has a porch where they can view Theodore's Pine across the lake.
The family visits 'The Shack', meets the human
About the Author
Carole La Flamme Beighey is a writer, a Registered Professional Nurse and homemaker. She is married to Larry Beighey and has six grown children; Skip, Susan, Tom, Tim, Elizabeth and Anne and ten grandchildren.
She resides with her husband at Amelia Island, Florida and spends her summers at