Escape Galįpagos (Wonderlist Adventures) - Softcover

Prager PhD, Ellen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1943431558 ISBN 13: 9781943431557

Publisher: Tumblehome, Inc., 2019

Synopsis

As Ezzy Skylar's mother lay dying, her father promised to take Ezzy and her younger brother, Luke, to all of the places on his wife's wonder-list, starting with the Galįpagos Islands. There's just one problem: while Luke loves all living things, Ezzy freaks out around wild animals. For her family, Ezzy must face her fears and walk with iguanas, swim with sea lions and sharks, and pretend to dance among blue-footed boobies. Things take a dangerous turn when hijackers take over their cruise ship. Ezzy, Luke, and Aiden, a teen they meet on the ship, are stranded on remote and wild Isabela Island, where an erupting volcano adds to the action and adventure. Ezzy must find bravery she never knew she had and rely on her little brother's help to make their way across the island in an attempt to rescue a ship full of tourists and the animals of the Galįpagos.

About this title

From the Author

Ellen Prager is a marine scientist and author, widely recognized for her expertise and ability to make science entertaining and understandable for people of all ages. She currently works as a freelance writer, consultant, and science advisor to Celebrity Cruises in the Galįpagos Islands. She was previously the Chief Scientist for the Aquarius Reef Base program in Key Largo, Florida and the Assistant Dean at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science.

Review

"A trip to the Galįpagos can be the adventure of a lifetime, but for Ezzy Skylar, it provides more adventure than she would ever want... Marine scientist Prager (The Shark Whisperer, 2014, etc.) knows these islands well; she introduces many of their most interesting creatures while showing readers Ezzy's discomfort. On their second full day out, animals become the least of her fears when smugglers hijack their ship... The premise and setting of this adventure are convincing... A suspenseful tour for nature-loving middle graders." (Adventure. 9-13) —Kirkus Reviews

"Dr. Prager is a scientist and an author, so she creates exciting stories and backs everything up with science and an understanding of nature and marine life, plus a genuine love and concern for our world that becomes contagious. [...] Escape Galįpagos is an exciting story with a conscience. [...] In short, Escape Galįpagos is a great new adventure for your realistic fiction readers and your fantasy readers that like reality-based fantasy." —Rosemary Kiladitis

Edition details

• Publisher: Tumblehome, Inc.
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1943431558
• ISBN 13: 9781943431557
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 180