Deep in the wilderness there's much more to discover than ever anticipated.
When there are strange bird sightings in Southern Tasmania, it's no coincidence that Luke, Clare, and Zac learn from Uncle Tom that their mysterious beloved farm pet, Zoe, has gone missing. Eager to rescue the missing bird, the kids have a struggle on their hands to convince their mother to allow them to follow their hearts and travel to Tasmania to begin their quest.
The Adamson siblings finally embark on a new marvellous and thrilling adventure to rescue the unusual bird. Self-confessed wildlife warrior, Clare, is desperate to find Zoe before any harm can come to her. Devested that she is missing, Luke will rush ahead as usual, forgetting to consider any consequences while Zac, is determined to keep his promise to their mother that this time he will keep them both safe from harm at all costs. Along their journey, the kids encounter many fascinating animals and birds, native to the Australian bush. However, when Dad is injured and unable to continue, their undertaking suddenly takes on a far more frantic resolve.
The Adamson family are not the only ones both eager and curious to join in the hunt. Not only is a university team out to capture this strangely unique creature, but who is the cave dwelling hermit and why is there a team of angry men chasing them all through the bush? All will be revealed in Zac, Clare, and Luke's final adventure.
Tracks in the Mist is the fourth book in the award-winning Adamson Adventure series. It is a middle grade chapter book suitable for ages 7 -12 years.
Sandra Bennett is the author of the award-winning Adamson Adventures. Book One, Secrets Hidden Below, (2018) was Shortlisted Australian Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards 2019. Book Two, A Lighthouse in Time (2019), and Book 3, Fossil Frenzy (2020).Fossil Frenzy was one of the winners of the Queensland Writers Centre Adaptable Competition, (2020) and a finalist in the International Book Awards (2021), Royal Dragonfly Awards, (2021), and Book Excellence Awards, (2022).Sandra recently published her new picture book Dragons Drumming in February 2024.In previous years Sandra has independently published two picture books and two early readers. She has had eight short stories published in six anthologies. Cyclone Kayla is a graphic novel (2020) written for the non-for-profit organisation, Library For All. This a wonderful initiative to bring literacy to children in remote and rural communities of PNG and other regions in the South Pacific.As a former Primary School teacher, Sandra enjoys author school visits for talks, readings and writing workshops. Sandra has presented at CBCA Canberra branch and the Canberra Writer's Festival 2019. Understanding the importance of hooking readers to help them develop a love of reading from an early age, is paramount to Sandra's passion for writing. She enjoys creating relatable and humorous characters in everyday situations, then turning them into the extraordinary by giving each story a mischievous twist.In her spare time Sandra is often seen roaming the hills and seeking adventures around her country property just outside of Canberra. She enjoys creating stories that are inspired by the nature she finds around her. Visit https: //sandrabennettauthor.com/ to view images from school visits and events or to purchase copies of her other books.
