Chapter 1
The heat of the sun was practically unbearable, rising above 90 degrees. The boys of D-tent were digging their holes, sweating uncontrollably as they did so.
The only sound was the shovels scooping up the dirt. All the boys were deep in their own thoughts. Most of the thought were about their lives before they came to Camp Green Lake, some were about what they would do once they got out of this hell hole.
However, Squids thoughts were about one person in particular. It was his sister's birthday today, according to the calendar he brought to camp with him. She would be sixteen; he was two years older than her. He hadn't seen her for three years.
He had been sent to Camp Green Lake for theft. He had to leave his sister, Stella, with their abusive mother. He never stopped worrying about her but could only bring himself to write to her a week ago. He was scared she'd hate him but his best friend Zigzag convinced him to at least try.
X-ray and Squid finished their holes at the same time and together headed to the 'wreck' room to play a game of pool. The others would catch up with them once they finished their five foot deep and five foot wide holes.
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Armpit and Magnet were in the middle of a very intense pool game when Dr Pendanski or 'mum' came in with the letters. Caveman was usually the only one who got a letter but today Mum had two letters in his hand. A flicker of hope erupted in Squids chest.
"I have a letter for Stanley Yelnats" Stanley walked slowly over to Mum and took the letter from his hands, "I've got one for you to Alan"
Squid grabbed the letter quickly and went over to where Zigzag was sitting. He was watching the broken TV intently.
Squid opened the letter excitedly. Unfortunately it was not the letter he was expecting. He paled and went quiet.
Noticing the sudden change in his friend, Zigzag read over his shoulder,
Alan
I haven't seen or heard from your sister in two years and would like to keep it that way. I don't want anything to do with either of you so don't write to this address again.
Deidre
Zigzag was shocked by the coldness of the letter, he always knew Squid's mum had problems but he didn't think she would disown her children through a letter.
He felt sick in the pit of his stomach. He knew how much Squid loved his sister and felt guilty for encouraging Squid to write to her.
Everything would turn out for the best, at least that's what he told himself.
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Luv
Pixie x
