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The arrival of a crate of pineapples and an odd pet at the Hollister home in Shoreham is the first of many unusual events in this new and exciting adventure. The sender of the pineapples--Mrs. Villamil--is a girlhood friend of Mrs. Hollister's and now lives in Puerto Rico with her Spanish husband, their son Carlos, and daughter Maya. The Villamils invite the Hollisters to their home at Lizard Cove for the children's winter vacation. The trip turns out to be more than just a sight-seeing tour when Carlos shows the Hollister youngsters an old tower on the Villamil property where they discover a stone that proves to be one of the clues to a pirate's treasure. Along with the search for the location of the treasure, and the sinister threat of two strange men who try to stop the Hollisters, there is the fun of learning new customs and a different language. Last, but not least, suspense runs high when the girls enter the contest for the choice of Pineapple Queen of Puerto Rico. Here is an exciting Hollister story, in this popular and fast-selling series, of interesting new places and thrilling mystery. Paperback; 169 pages with 19 illustrations.… (more)
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This story starts out when the family gets a shipment of pineapple from Puerto Rico but none is sure why and who.
They soon learn of the mothers girlhood friend and they come to visit in February during a winter snow storm. Her
They are able to go to school with the children and perform a dance for the assembly.
They are soon invited to visit their country during winter vacation.
So much to do and see there, was great to read all about it. Spanish words are easy to understand the Carlos and Maya help the family with them also.
The places where they stop and are actually able to do the things others were doing in the field: sugar cane and pineapple. Love tour of the facility and what each part does.
Finding the treasure so glad the boy from the blind school was with them. My fingers are also very sensitive as I use them for braille.
Love this book, sketches, the new words and experiences learned. Such a treat.