Chapter 19

The first thing Jimmy noticed when the campsite came into view was the wheel spanner that Scott was holding in his hands.  He was seated on a log at one side of the now dead fireplace, staring across at Zookie and Colin, where they stood facing him.  At first Jimmy thought they were just having a conversation, but then he noticed the look of absolute fear on Scott’s face, and the elation when he saw him and Marko returning from their excursion.  He jumped up immediately and ran over to them, his face pale.

“There’s something wrong!” he blurted out, and there was a high-pitched anxiety in his voice. 

“What do you mean?” Marko asked, frowning. 

Scott gestured at the two boys who were still standi...

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