Mystery of the Island Jungle – #3 Ladd Family Series

Josh Ladd and best-friend Tank Catlett, both 12, are exploring a remote Hawaiian rain forest when they stumble upon the wreckage of a Japanese World War II plane. A screaming stranger suddenly bursts from the jungle and chases the boys with a sword. A frightening series of events keeps both boys in terrible jeopardy as they try to learn the story behind their strange discovery.

Chapter 13 – A Desperate Charge
Josh took a deep breath and swallowed hard, preparing himself for what had to be done. But before he could move, he heard his father’s voice. “This is the last spool of fishing line,” he said. “We’ve got to turn around or we’ll never find our way back.” Just then Josh heard a startled exclamation from Hotdog. The boy snapped his gaze back to the newsman. He was scrambling to his feet, looking straight at Josh. Hotdog cried in a hoarse stage whisper, “Look! Look, everybody! It’s the phantom pilot!” Josh’s mouth suddenly went dry. He started to draw back to the safety of the rain forest. Then he stopped, remembering what he had to do. “Now!” Josh thought. “Lord, give me courage, please!”