Author Description

This second book in the National Parks Mystery Series takes young readers, ages 7 to 12, on a fast-paced adventure set in Colorado's Great Sand Dunes National Park. Before Jake's grandfather died, he was on the trail of a centuries-old mystery. And he has entrusted that mystery to Jake, leaving behind a set of hidden codes, riddles, coordinates, and other clues that lead Jake and his friends on a scavenger hunt through ten of America's most treasured national parks. In this installment, Jake, Amber, and Wes make a discovery deep in the sand dunes that turns their lighthearted scavenger hunt into a more dangerous adventure. In this illustrated and page-turning adventure, learn about natural history, wildlife, conservation, integrity, character, and friendship.