Mysteries in Our National Parks: Valley of Death
A Mystery in Death Valley National Park
164 pages · Released Mar 11, 2008 · National Geographic Books
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This is a mystery adventure set in Death Valley National Park that combines age-appropriate detective work with real geographic and natural history education. The story centers on family dynamics and includes a foster child character, emphasizing acceptance and belonging. While there is minimal violence and some mild suspenseful elements typical of the mystery genre, the overall tone remains accessible for middle-grade readers.
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The Landon family makes a trip to Death Valley National Park accompanied by a mysterious new foster child, fourteen-year-old Leesa Sherman. The Landon family makes a trip to Death Valley National Park accompanied by a mysterious new foster child, fourteen-year-old Leesa Sherman.
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ISBN 9781426301780 · National Geographic Books