Out Of The Deep (Mysteries in Our National Park) [Hardcover]

Gloria Skurzynski (Author), Alane Ferguson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2002 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Mysteries in Our National Park (Book 10)

Wildlife veterinarian Olivia Landon and her family are in Maine, investigating the mysterious strandings of marine mammals on the rocky beaches of Acadia National Park. With the family is 14-year-old Bindy Callister, a temporary ward who has been bullied by her older brother. Jack, Ashley, and Bindy come upon a baby humpback whale stranded in a rocky tidal pool and barely alive. During the complex rescue operation that follows, no one notices when Bindy wanders off. By the time Jack and Ashley find her, Bindy is acting very strange. She knows who’s causing the strandings but is afraid to tell. Jack and Ashley must get her to talk before more lives are endangered!

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0792282302
• ISBN-13: 978-0792282303
• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 0.7 x 8.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,125,004 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting mystery novel for young adults, December 15, 2002

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This review is from: Out Of The Deep (Mysteries in Our National Park) (Hardcover)

Collaboratively written by Gloria Skurzynski and Alane Ferguson, Out Of The Deep is an exciting mystery novel for young adults which is set in the beautiful Acadia National Park. A baby whale among other marine mammals has beached upon the park shores, and it's up to the intrepid Landon kids to figure out why. Out Of The Deep is a genuinely captivating story that blends adventure with respect for nature and wildlife. Also very highly recommended is another Gloria Skurzynski and Alane Ferguson title in the eleven volume "Mysteries In Our National Parks" series from National Geographic Society, Running Scared (0792282329).

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best in ther series so far!, November 4, 2002

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Lu Ann Staheli "allstars" (Spanish Fork, UT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Out Of The Deep (Mysteries in Our National Park) (Paperback)

Jack and Ashley Landon love to travel with their mother, a wildlife veterinarian, who is often called to solve animal mysteries, and their father, who hopes to have a career as a photographer. This time they are on their way to Acadia National Park in Maine to investigate why the marine animals are beaching. But Jack and Ashley have a problem. Bindy Callister, the 14- year-old temporary foster child who has just come to live with the Landon family. Bindy is a liar, or at least Jack thinks so. She claims to know the reason for the animal behavior, and the kids find her near a beached baby whale. Bindy slips away during the rescue operation, determined to prove she know why this is happening, and Jack and Ashley get themselves in deeper than they planned for.The mystery is fascinating reading and an educational experience all rolled into one. I think it's the best one yet in this series for upper elementary or older readers. The mother/daughter author team never fail to teach about science, geography, and human behavior.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Skurzynski & Fergeson are faves of our grand kids, November 23, 2004

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This review is from: Out Of The Deep (Mysteries in Our National Park) (Paperback)

We always know that when we give books by Skurzynski & Ferguson, the young readers will soon be engrossed in the interesting characters and their adventures. Just gave three of OUT OF THE DEEP to 3 different age youngsters. All a hit!