Synopses & Reviews
Monsters of legend come to life! The third thrilling title in Roland Smith's popular Cryptid Hunters series.
A mysterious creature, a missing girl, and danger at every turn . . .
CHUPACABRA, the riveting sequel to TENTACLES and CRYPTID HUNTERS, reunites Marty and his unusual uncle, cryptozoologist Travis Wolfe, as they search the world for Wolfe's daughter, Grace. Grace has been kidnapped by her grandfather, the ruthless and dangerous Noah Blackwood, who has also stolen the two dinosaur hatchlings Wolfe was raising in secrecy. Now, with word that the mysterious creature known as Chupacabra has been sighted again, Wolfe is torn between his obsession with finding cryptids and his desperate need to rescue his daughter. With trouble at every turn and a dangerous journey ahead, will Marty and Wolfe come face-to-face with the mythic monster? Even more frightening, will they reach Grace before it's too late?
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Praise for TENTACLES
"A high-octane page-turner that will reel readers in and keep them riveted."
--SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
"Swashbuckling adventure, narrow escapes, sea monsters: The fascinating science of cryptids and Smith's fast-paced story will capture the imagination of any action-loving reader." -- Book Page
Praise for the STORM RUNNERS series
"A breakneck read, perfectly geared to the restless and reluctant." --BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS
"This slice of natural disaster . . . offers nary a dull moment. A high-velocity
page-turner . . ." --KIRKUS REVIEWS
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Praise for CHUPACABRA
An American Library Association Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
"Enough new characters, dangers, and cool science to reel in reluctant readers and keep them turning pages long after their lights should have been turned off." --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
Praise for TENTACLES
"A high-octane page-turner that will reel readers in and keep them riveted."
--SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
"Swashbuckling adventure, narrow escapes, sea monsters: The fascinating science of cryptids and Smith's fast-paced story will capture the imagination of any action-loving reader." -- BOOK PAGE
About the Author
Roland Smith first worked with animals at the Portland Zoo, and he has been involved in animal rescues and conservation work around the world for more than twenty years. He is the author of numerous books for young readers, including JACK'S RUN, ZACH'S LIE, CRYPTID HUNTERS, PEAK, TENTACLES, and the Storm Runners series. He is also the co-author of numerous picture books with his wife, Marie. Roland lives with Marie on a farm south of Portland, Oregon. You can find him online at www.rolandsmith.com.