‘It really does sparkle like a jewel!’ sighed Bindi, marvelling at the view from the passenger window as the small plane began its descent into Kodiak Island, Alaska. The island was nicknamed the Emerald Isle for its stunning shades of green: pristine forests, green rolling fields spotted with wildflowers, sparkling mountain streams and crystal clear lakes. As the plane taxied into the terminal, Bindi could see her friend Katrina Anderson waving madly from the terminal window. The Anderson family had been friends of Bindi’s family for as long as she could remember. She didn’t get to see Katrina very often so Bindi was super excited about having an entire week with this adventure-loving family. ‘Calling Bindi Irwin!’ shouted Katrina as she saw Bindi appear through the glass doors. Bindi laughed and dashed over to give her friend a giant hug. ‘It’s so amazing to be here.’ ‘We’ve got heaps of fun stuff planned!’ Katrina raised her eyebrows in emphasis. She had long ginger hair tied back in a plait and her face was dotted with the cutest freckles.
