The Singing Cave (Leighton novel) facts for kids
The Singing Cave is an exciting children's book written by Margaret Carver Leighton. It was first published in 1945 by Houghton Mifflin. Before becoming a full book, the story appeared in parts, like a TV show, in the Christian Science Monitor newspaper during the summer of 1944. The book features drawings by Manning de V. Lee.
What the Story is About
The story takes place in sunny Southern California. It follows a ranch boy named Billy Deane. Billy is not happy when Penny, a girl from New York, comes to visit.
At first, Billy doesn't want to be friends with Penny. But soon, they become good pals. They team up with their Native American friend, Felipe. Together, they go on adventures looking for old and interesting objects, called artifacts, hidden in the area.
Their search leads them into some trouble. They meet smugglers, who are people who move things illegally. The children also hear about a strange "singing cave." This cave holds a big secret. As they explore, Billy, Penny, and Felipe find many rare and special artifacts. They work together to solve the mystery of the singing cave and discover its secrets.
