He is a curious and adventurous young boy living in a unique household with his adoptive parents,a botanist and an entomologist. He is brave,observant,and witty. Alex often assists his parents in their experiments and adventures,such as catching a rare lemur in Madagascar. He enjoys spending summers at Lake Crapomeau with his best friends,the Flynns. On one fateful day,Alex and his friends steal a boat to explore an island,leading to an exciting and harrowing encounter with a pack of aggressive dogs.
He is Alex's best friend and a young boy from a large Irish family. He is adventurous,loyal,and quickwitted. Ben shares a close bond with Alex and enjoys spending summers at Lake Crapomeau. He joins Alex on a daring boat trip to explore an island despite warnings from adults. During the incident with the dogs,Ben helps fend off the animals by using spray from a can of mace,showing his bravery and resourcefulness in the face of danger.
She is one of Alex's best friends and a young girl from the large Irish family. She is brave,friendly,and clever. Caitlin accompanies Alex and Ben on their adventurous escapades,including the illfated boat trip to explore an island. During the encounter with the dogs,she helps her friends by distracting the animals with her bag of treats,showing her quick thinking and courage in crisis situations.