Then a chicken arrives who seems intent on staying. Something is up! Indeed! Secrets, betrayals, lies. But all is not as it seems at Campsite #5. The Chinese have been making salted duck eggs since the 6th century as a means of preserving eggs, likely bringing this method to the Philippines a few centuries later before Spanish Colonization. Together they set off on an agate-finding expedition at Badger’s favorite spot on Endless Lake. The mix of itlog na maalat with vinegar and tomatoes is the perfect balance of funky, sweet, salty, and sour. Hedgehog, announces his plan to come for the Book Review as soon as it thumps on the doorstep, Skunk decides an adventure will solve Badger’s problems as well as his own. For Badger’s roommate, Skunk, the treasure is Sundays with the New Yak Times Book Review. For rock scientist Badger, it’s the Spider Eye Agate he found as a cub, stolen years ago by his crafty cousin, Fisher. Buried in the heart of every animal is a secret treasure. Newbery Honor author Amy Timberlake returns with a follow-up to the bestselling, award-winning Skunk and Badger. With illustrations by Caldecott medalist Jon Klassen, this new adventure begins as Skunk and Badger head out on a rock-finding expedition, finding surprises behind every boulder.
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