All Spook wants is to live a normal dog life in a normal family, and his prayers are answered when he falls off Grimalda's broom one Halloween and lands in the arms of a little boy named Jamie. Only Jamie's love and kindness stand between Spook and Grimalda's jealous wrath! Black-and-white illustrations.

    So the next morning, they just leave the motel and start walking home. Home is six hundred miles away, which leads to an enthralling story of their trip, the people they meet, the ways they find food, frightening experiences, and their worry about what has happened to their parents. The children change as time goes by, especially the formerly quite spoiled little 6-year-old.Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 65-19940

    While Sam wants to skip the log's details and go straight to look for their old meeting place (the Secret Hide-Out), Matt wants to see if they can first pass the club's membership tests, as they are explained, and be worthy of going as prospective members... if the Hide-Out still exists. Another local boy called Beany joins them in their quest... and an original Viking Club member who learns of their plan prepares to meet them.

    

    A young boy assumes many disguises as he tracks down villains who disguise themselves as alligators.

    They learn that it has the ability to bring things to life, and they willfully and impulsively make use of this ability with varied results.