Once upon a time, in the quaint coastal town of Seabrook, there lived a group of adventurous eighth graders: Lily, Max, and Ethan. The trio spent their summer days exploring the sandy shores and mysterious caves along the rugged coastline.

    their most thrilling adventure was yet to come.

One sunny afternoon, while wandering along the beach, they stumbled upon an old, weather-beaten map half-buried in the sand. It depicted an island labeled "Hidden Cove" with a large X marking a spot near a rocky cliff.

Excited by the prospect of buried treasure, Lily, Max, and Ethan decided to embark on a quest to find the fabled riches of Hidden Cove. Armed with the map and their boundless curiosity, they set sail in Max's family's small sailboat, the "Sea Sprite.

Navigating through choppy waters and gusty winds, the trio finally reached the island as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the rugged landscape. Following the map's directions, they trekked through dense jungle foliage and rocky terrain until they reached the foot of the towering cliff.

With hearts pounding, they began to climb, their fingers gripping onto rough rocks and vines for support. At last, they reached the top and beheld a breathtaking sight: a hidden cove bathed in the soft glow of the moonlight, its sandy shores illuminated by shimmering stars.

But their excitement quickly turned to disappointment when they realized that the treasure was nowhere to be found. Crestfallen, they sat upon the cliff's edge, gazing out at the vast expanse of the ocean below.