Path of the Thunderbird: A Grand Canyon Adventure

Nate, Kira, Hope, and Oz have planned their Grand Canyon adventure for months. Armed with maps, camping gear, and lots of food and water, the twelve-year olds are certain nothing can go wrong. But when they receive a mysterious letter from Nate s late-grandfather, who once studied the elusive California condor, their carefully planned trip turns upside down.

They suddenly find themselves on a treasure hunt through the Grand Canyon. As they hike from clue to clue, the adventurers must face stormy weather, wild animals, and dangerous terrain in their quest to make the discovery of a lifetime. From one rim to the other, they learn about the resilience of nature, the importance of friends and family, and the wonders waiting to be discovered within Grand Canyon.
Grand Canyon Conservancy is the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park.

Sara Miller is a fiction and nonfiction writer who has penned her own column for a suburban Denver newspaper for more than a decade. Her fiction writing interests include middle grade and young adult literature with a focus on outdoor adventures and unique voices that grab her readers. Sara currently works as a freelance writer and marketing professional for nonprofits. Sara lives in Colorado with her husband and two sons who love to ski and hike. She has visited more than 100 national parks, monuments, preserves, and memorials, and ranks her explorations of Grand Canyon and her first cold glass of lemonade at Phantom Ranch as some of her favorites.

Pat Toole is a former elementary and middle school social studies teacher with a Masters degree in Education in Curriculum and Instruction. Pat has traveled extensively to UNESCO World Heritage and National Park Service sites, like Grand Canyon, in search of settings for her stories. Whether examining Puebloan rock art drawings and ruins, walking among ancient man-made earthen mounds, or playing a game of Hawaiian checkers called Konane, Pat is eager to share her adventures and inspire young people to investigate the history and mysteries of our earth s cultural landscapes. Pat is a member of SCBWI and lives in Colorado with her husband.

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