Synopses & Reviews
Whats causing the deaths of desert bighorn sheep in Death Valley National Park? Wildlife veterinarian Olivia Landon has been called in to investigate. The plot thickens when her daughter, Ashley, is kidnapped by militants who mistake her for Leesa, a mysterious girl temporarily in the Landons care. Tension builds to a spine-chilling climax when a showdown in the desert leads the family to a missile testing site and the key to what is killing the sheep.
Synopsis
Award-winning mother-daughter writing team weaves science and mystery into thrilling tales set in various national parks
-- Books feature clever young sleuths and fast-paced plots that keep kids turning pages
-- Each mystery involves the featured park's wildlife
-- Park map helps readers follow the action
-- Presents teens in a positive light and promotes good family values
-- A popular series represented on several state reading lists
Synopsis
Jack cant believe what hes hearing. His sister is being held hostage. Whoever snatched Ashley must have been following the Landons as they explored Death Valley National Park. But what do they want with Leesa?
When Jack discovers why Leesa is on the run, he is determined to protect her. But how can he do that and save Ashley, too? One thing he knows for sure, failure is not an option.
About the Author
Alane Ferguson is an award-winning writer. Her first mystery,
Show Me the Evidence, won the Edgar Award, given by the Mystery Writers of America. She lives in Elizabeth, CO.
Award-winning author Gloria Skurzynski has written more than 30 childrens books. Her non-fiction book, Almost the Real Thing, won the American Institute of Physics Science Writing Award. She has written several non-fiction books for National Geographic including Are We Alone?, an NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Young People and an IRA/CBC Young Adults Choice for 2006 . She lives in Boise, ID.