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DiDonovan
, April 28, 2015
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It's one year after the earthquake that led pre-teen Crystal into the wilderness to rescue her parents, and she's finally allowed to accompany her parents on her first archaeological dig at a grave in the Ozarks. Her friends are with her when a new natural disaster strikes: this time, in the form of a wildfire.
Now it's not just her parents who are endangered; it's the priceless relics, a horse, and the lives of everyone around her - and once more, it's up to teen Crystal to save the day.
Familiarity with the prior Crystal Brave adventure is not so much a prerequisite for enjoying this sequel as a likelihood that it, too, will prove of interest to any who enjoy this saga.
As before, Crystal's character is spunky, self-assured, and self-directed - yet, believable. Crystal's observations of human conditions are astute and represent her evolving maturity.
It would have been too easy to create a one-dimensional character, add a wildfire, and watch the sparks begin: Bradshaw's attention to such details makes for a middle-grade level adventure that delivers so much more, and is a pick for any who want their females spunky, their action well-balanced with attention to character development, and their stories filled with both action and insight.
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