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A heartfelt middle grade eco-adventure story full of friendship and self-discovery, perfect for fans of Dan Gemeinhart and Gary D. Schmidt. Summer is winding down and Jake Rizzi is headed to his great-aunt’s cabin in the wet, mossy Oregon backwoods. His parents are going on a ""couples retreat"" and Jake can't help but wonder if it's him and his ADHD that they need a break from. His great-aunt’s off-the-grid lifestyle seems strange, but her stories about a turtle with a ruby-colored shell spark his imagination. Jake soon learns that the turtle is more than a myth. And thanks to a viral article online, strangers from all over the world have arrived to search for it--including a sinister ""park ranger"" and towering twins claiming to be zoologists. Jake is sure that finding the turtle will change how people see him and his “attention issues”--but he’ll need help. With villains lurking and mysteries to solve, Jake and his new friend Mia find themselves locked in a race against time. But when things turn dangerous, Jake has to choose what matters most--personal glory or protecting the wonders of nature?

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A thrilling mystery adventure filled with a deep love of nature; you’ll be rooting for Jake and Mia from beginning to end. * Varian Johnson, award-winning author of TWINS and THE PARKER INHERITANCE * One of the best eco-adventures you’ll ever read. Full of heart and edge-of-your-seat excitement--with a truly original protagonist and a mysterious villain you'll love to hate! * Matt de la Peña, New York Times bestselling and Newbery Award-winning author * Readers will keep enthusiastically turning pages to continue this heartfelt adventure about nature conservation. * School Library Journal * The author also leaves readers with the priceless insight that 'the only way to protect the natural world is to love it.' * Booklist Reviews * Bramucci packs in teachable moments around digital literacy, mindfulness, and ecological interdependence . . . A wild romp that champions making space for vulnerable creatures and each other. * Kirkus Reviews *

Author Information

Steve Bramucci is the author of The Danger Gang series, travel/food writer, adventurer, teacher, and storyteller. He’s rowed down the Mekong River in a traditional Vietnamese x’ampan, ventured into the Outback with Aboriginal elders, and spent four months driving a rickety Nissan Patrol through East Africa. Steve’s story of exploring a long-forgotten pirate graveyard in Madagascar won the $10K Trazzler Oasis prize and his trip across Australia in a car fueled with French fry oil was turned into a TV show. He’s written for National Geographic Books, Afar, Outside, the Orange County Register Magazine, and dozens of other outlets. He’s the founding editor of the LIFE section at Uproxx.com and is a passionate conservationist. He lives in Southern California with his family. www.stephenbramucci.com @stevebram

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