The MacGregor family outwits archaeological thieves and battles ecoterrorists in the Alaskan wilderness. After surviving Caribbean hurricanes, East African ivory poachers, and Egyptian tomb raiders, the MacGregor clan is now in chillingly beautiful Alaska, battling grizzly bears, jewel thieves, and ecoterrorists. While father Jack meets with oil companies and environmentalists to assess the impact of oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, his children, Chris, Ryan, and Heather, work to solve archaeological mysteries and halt plots to destroy the Alaskan wilderness.
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Grade 5-8–In this fourth book in the series, the globe-trotting MacGregors are in Alaska where they face the challenges of the wilderness. Dr. Jack, a zoologist; his paleontologist wife; and their three teenagers travel up North to a meeting with oil companies and environmentalists to determine the impact of drilling for fuel in the Artic National Wildlife Refuge. At the same time, eco-terrorists are plotting against them while treasure hunters and Russian Orthodox priests are searching for the invaluable Cross of Charlemagne. The paths of these characters cross and the story lines merge into an exciting conclusion. The MacGregors' many escapades include an exciting dog-sled excursion, a bear attack, and a daring boat rescue. The novel features a strong family unit with realistic sibling rivalry and respect for parents. It can be enjoyed without having read the previous adventures but references made will encourage readers to seek out the other books.–Denise Moore, O'Gorman Junior High School, Sioux Falls, SD
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"The hunt for priceless artifacts takes surreal twists and turns and winds up in the most unexpected place." -- Sunday Oklahoman
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This book was so exciting I didnt want to put it down.,
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This review is from: Czar of Alaska: The Cross of Charlemagne (MacGregor Family Adventure Series) (Hardcover)
Richard Trout is a great writer and this is his best book yet. This book takes place in an Alaskan mountain range. They ride on dog sleds in a blizzard and get chased by bears. My favorite part was when they get trapped in the cabin and a bear breaks in and tries to kill them.
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"well written thriller",
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This review is from: Czar of Alaska: The Cross of Charlemagne (MacGregor Family Adventure Series) (Hardcover)
This book was greatly written. With great detail, the plot takes you all the way around the world to explore and discover new things. The adventure is one you would be glad to experience. I invite you to read this astounding book. My favorite part is when R.O. attempts to climb to the top of the totem pole.
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This review is from: Czar of Alaska: The Cross of Charlemagne (MacGregor Family Adventure Series) (Hardcover)
Author Richard Trout, also an environmental biologist, consultant and college professor, is back in full gale force with his fourth novel in the MacGregor Family Adventure Series. High adventure in the Alaskan wilderness takes us bounding through an obstacle course of environmental, political and historical intrigue with the exuberance of huskies.
We join in the adventures with Trout's invitation into an icy wilderness, 788 A.D. In the Alps, we meet Charlemagne, his scout, the Duke of Bavaria and an old priest. What is the Cross of Charlemagne and why are his scout and the old priest so willing to protect it with their lives? The Prologue ends in a blizzard of snow and ice, obscuring events that will take another 1,000 years to reveal. Enter the MacGregor kids: Chris, Ryan and Heather. The year is 1999 and they've hitting the ground running, or rather dog sledding, as the novel opens. Fighting off angry grizzlies, discovering an unusual, vacant cabin, crashing into a whaler, the kids set the pace of the novel. Who are the three Russian Orthodox priests that Ryan befriends and what are they doing in the Alaskan wilderness? An elegant, elderly lady might have some interesting information for them, if they can find her alive. Meanwhile, Drs. Jack and Mavis MacGregor have their own grizzlies to tackle in the Artic National Wildlife Refuge: a highly skilled, highly paid group of eco-terrorists. Sprinkle a few special agents around and add a cold-hearted killer with a personal political agenda into the mix and the dangers of working in Alaska are realized in full. Will the MacGregors and the FBI stop the eco-terrorists in time? This novel is rich with facts, which Trout expertly weaves in with fiction. An Alutiq tribe member befriends the MacGregor family, offering cultural history. We meet characters throughout the Alaskan escapades that teach us about the environmental and political challenges dear to the wilderness. We learn historical history from the three Russian Orthodox priests. Trout offers an Alaskan tapestry of tales. Written for young adults, adults too will enjoy this romp through the frozen wilderness. After all, I've got the first four books on my shelf and look forward to more. October 16, 2005 5 out of 5 dogsleds Reviewed by True North [...]
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