‘ Ghost Ship ‘
Pua cast his line from the dinghy and it snagged straight away . Uncle tried to help him reel it in but it wouldn’t budge . Suddenly the skies turned grey , the sea got choppy and a giant pirate ship bubbled up from the depths of the ocean , dwarfing Uncles dingy . The ship was massive ! And apparently abandoned . “Um Uncle , “ said Pua “ Can we eat pirate ship for dinner ? “ Nah Pua , but there might be treasure aboard “ At this Pua’s face lit up , but Uncle read his expression . “ No , Pua we’re not going on that ship , “ There was a pause , and then he added “ Could be dangerous .”
The next day Pua said to his Uncle “ Can I go fishing today , .. ALONE ? “
“Alone?” repeated Uncle sounding surprised. “ No way Pua !!! “ Uncle Bob almost yelled . “ Pleeease Uncle Bobby ….. Pretty please ? “
“ Uncle Bob I’ll do anything , i’ll wear my lifejacket , i’ll be careful with my hook , please , please , pleeeease!”
Uncle didn’t look convinced , so Pua did baby doll eyes,
“ Please “ he said , trying not to sound demanding . After another ½ hour of this and Uncle Bob finally said reluctantly , “ (sigh) Yes “ I think you’ve got the message , fishing was just an excuse for adventuring Pua snached the new dinghy chucked on his jacket and paddled into the water when Pua reached the boat he clambered on and found himself in a cabin . Suddenly the door he had entered through slammed behind him . Pua’s immediate thought was ‘Ghost !!’
Pua ran at the door but it wouldn’t budge . Next he tried to break the wall , this time it worked ! That was good and bad . He crashed into the water and swam as fast as possible finally he reached home . He collapsed on the shore with a massive smile on his face as he watched the dinghy being rowed to shore , a familiar person inside “ Uncle,” Pua grined .
