But Audrey’s father owns the local dive shop, and he’s too busy to join them as promised. Disappointed, they search the shoreline instead and find a hidden cove with a stash of equipment stolen from local beach-front homes. Determined to learn more, they spend the afternoon chasing clues until their investigation stalls. The evidence leads back to the lake-but, the bottom of the lake-and they can’t dive alone!
Tween readers will identify with Tromp’s vivid characterizations, age-appropriate conversations, and the excitement, the insecurities and disappointments, of this adventurous young duo.
Written in first person, this fast-paced mystery overflows with adventure plus a subtle Christian message of forgiveness. Upper elementary and junior high readers will be captivated until the story ends and will look for more from this author.
