Mysteries in Our National Parks: Cliffhanger: A Mystery in Mesa Verde National Park (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781426300929)

When a cougar attacks a hiker in Mesa Verde National Park, the Landons have another mystery on their hands. Jack and Ashley are used to visiting parks with their wildlife veterinarian mother and photographer father, but this time their hands are full with a foster child called Lucky Deal. As Lucky and Jack become friends, Ashley becomes suspicious: What did Lucky take from the burn site? Who did she call in the night? In a midnight showdown at Spruce Tree House, Jack realizes there's more to fear than a killer cat. Cliff-Hanger weaves Native American folklore, natural science, and geography into a heart-pounding thriller. The afterword by Will Morris, Chief of Interpretation and Visitor Services at Mesa Verde, outlines the dangers of cougar attacks and the need to protect wild animals.

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Author: Gloria Skurzynski
ISBN-10: 1426300921
ISBN-13: 9781426300929
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Language: English
Published: 05/08/2007
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 7.61h x 5.34w x 0.41d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 44278 / Cliff-Hanger