![]() My friend, Ed Talbot, invited me to do some trout fishing in the mountains. “Don’t worry, Jessie,” Grandfather reassured her. “I thought that only members of a tribe could live on a Native American reservation.” She was two years older than her sister, and very practical. “How did you arrange it, Grandfather?” Jessie asked. “Thank you, Grandfather.” A shy, sweet girl, she leaned over and gave her grandfather a big hug. “You’re going to spend two weeks on a Navajo Indian reservation.” “A Navajo reservation!” Ten-year-old Violet cried. “This may be the most unusual adventure of all,” Grandfather said. Grandfather Alden had found them and given them a real home with lots of love. He remembered how their lives had changed since the days when they were living in a boxcar. At fourteen, he was the oldest of the four Alden children. You’re going to a very exciting place.” “Ever since we moved in with you, Grandfather, we’ve had one adventure after another!” Henry said. “It’s not scary, but it’s definitely going to be fun. “Well, I’ll give you a hint,” Grandfather said, settling down on the sofa. “Why don’t you let Grandfather tell us?” She gently pulled her younger brother back into his seat. “Is it a scary adventure or a fun adventure, or is it - ?” He stopped abruptly when his older sister, Violet, tugged on his arm. ![]() He jumped to his feet, scattering cards everywhere. “What kind of adventure?” six-year-old Benny asked excitedly. It was nearly dusk, and the four Alden children were sitting in the living room playing Go Fish with Mrs. “Are you ready for a new adventure?” Grandfather Alden asked with a twinkle in his eyes. ![]() GERTRUDE CHANDLER WARNER Illustrated by Charles Tang ![]()
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