The twins soon discover their uncle's work revolves around searching out unknown animals often believed to be myths, known as cryptids. Marty and Grace O'Hara are sent to live with their uncle Travis Wolfe after their parents, renowned nature photographers, disappear in the Amazon jungle.Cryptid Hunters series - Cryptid Hunters (2005), Tentacles (2009), Chupacabra (2013), Mutation (2014).One spring break, young Dylan Hickock gets involved in the adventure of a lifetime when he finds himself involved in his father's mission to protect the Sasquatch (AKA Bigfoot) from a group of scientists with less than ethical intentions.Book 3 includes an appearance by Buckley Johnson, first introduced in Sasquatch. After the sudden death of his mother, fourteen-year-old Jacob Lansa journeys to Kenya in order to join his father Robert, and soon finds himself involved in his father's work, both as a scientist and in protecting animals from poachers.Jacob Lansa trilogy - Thunder Cave (1997), Jaguar (1999), The Last Lobo (2001).Roland lives with Marie on a farm south of Portland, Oregon. He is also the coauthor of numerous picture books with his wife, Marie. He is the author of numerous books for young readers, including Jack's Run, Zach's Lie, Peak, the Cryptid Hunters series, and the Storm Runners series. 'Smith's fast-paced story will capture the imagination of any action-loving reader.' - BookPageĪbout the Author Roland Smith first worked with animals at the Oregon Zoo, and he has been involved in animal rescues and conservation work around the world for more than 20 years.

'A high-octane page-turner that will reel readers in and keep them riveted.' - School Library Journal Will Marty and Grace get to the bottom of this fishy business, or end up at the bottom of the sea? For cousins Marty and Grace, who have lived with Wolfe ever since Marty's parents disappeared, this means adventure-and danger! Now they're all en route to the South Pacific to track down a giant squid, but the freighter they're on seems to be haunted, and someone on board is determined to sabotage their mission. Troubled waters! Cryptids-mythological creatures like the Loch Ness monster and Sasquatch-are Travis Wolfe's obsession, and he'll travel to the ends of the earth for proof. But someone on board is determined to sabotage their mission.īook Synopsis Roland Smith's Scholastic debut-and the sequel to his bestseller CRYPTID HUNTERS-now in paperback! About the Book After their parents' disappearance, 13-year-old twins Marty and Grace O'Hara are living with their Uncle Wolfe, who has planned an expedition to New Zealand to track a giant squid, and he's rented a freighter for the trip.

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