Synopsis
They thought it was going to be a boring summer. It wasn't! When six determined teenagers decide to save a magnificent old white oak their adventures begin. Can they save their tree and the animals living in it? Will they get to build their secret hideout in its great branches? What could go wrong? The Sizzling Six will have to reckon with a ticked off neighbor on the city council, an unusual teacher, a thickheaded bully and his ditzy girlfriend, a mysterious dreamtime eagle, and an awesome night bat.
About the Author
Claire Datnow grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa. Growing up in Africa, Claire liked nothing better than to visit the special animals of the African veldt in the game parks. She wears many colorful hats-nature lover, conservationist, historian, world traveler, and writer. She taught gifted and talented children in the Birmingham, Alabama Public School System. Claire is passionate about inspiring young people to become wise stewards of the natural environment. She has received numerous awards, including a Fulbright Memorial Fund teacher scholarship to Japan, the Blanche Dean Award for Environmental Education, and Birmingham Public Schools Teacher of the Year. She and Dr. Boris, her husband, are the proud grandparents of six lovely granddaughters, and two handsome grandsons. Claire loves to visit schools, sharing her excitement for reading and writing with students. Making author visits to schools allows Claire to connect with her readers. Claire also enjoys speaking at author conferences and teacher workshops
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