Immediately, Zoe saw the stress in Anna Dahlia’s eyes.
Now, lost at dusk without a flashlight, this weekend trip to Pinnacles National Park was much more than either of them had expected.

Caves, tarantulas, bats, lizards, feral pigs. Now, which way to the campsite?

Follow Anna Dahlia and her younger sister Zoe as they go on a surprise weekend camping trip with their father and some family friends for an unforgettable adventure.

Reading a book twice can dramatically improve reading comprehension for older elementary school and younger middle school students. Convincing your child to read a book twice is a lot to ask.
Why not make it interesting?

Included in this title are two complete books and some helpful bonus content. Read the first story from Anna Dahlia’s perspective, then read the second story from Zoe’s point of view for added details. 2 books in 1!

Enjoy either story on its own, or read them together for a more complete version.

Enjoy the bonus material and encourage a love for adventure by reading letters between the characters as they plan future trips. Caregivers will appreciate story summaries and reader questions too!

And keep an eye out for the next book in the series:
Separated on the Paris Metro

• When was the last time you played punch bug?


• Set up a playlist with your kids.


• Have you tried out an audiobook or a podcast with your kids?


• What about a best of 80s music playlist, give the kids a music history lesson?

"What are we doing this weekend?"

Your child asks this simple question, but you have no idea.

"We can use our membership at that science museum," you answer to a frown.

"Again?!"

Weekends used to be great.

An easy day out to the playground, a trip to the kids museum...

...but now your kids want more.

What new and interesting adventure can you put together at the drop of a hat?

San Francisco is full of wondrous places to go, but you are drawing a blank.
What do you do?

"Let’s go to Golden Gate Park?"

You find that spark of an idea, but what do you choose, where do you go, what are the parking options, and how do you make it interesting?

Generations of San Franciscan’s have delighted in what Golden Gate Park contains.

Reclaimed from the sand dunes, west of San Francisco’s city limits 150 years ago in an area called the Outside Lands, San Francisco undertook a massive project of turning 1000 acres of land into a spectacular park that would reach all the way to the Pacific Ocean.

• Why are there two windmills at the west end of the park?
  
• Where did all the lakes come from? Are they all man made?
  
• Where are the relics from the 1906 earthquake?
  
• Did the Polo Fields ever host a Polo match?
  
• Are they buffalo or bison, what’s the difference?
  
• Who sails all the tiny boats?
  
• Do the fly fishing anglers catch any fish in the park?
  
• Are there old rail lines in the park?
  
• Is there a place to practice archery in the park?
  
• Where can I get a freshly made (root) beer?
  

Or venture beyond the park and make your way to explore the ruins of Sutro Baths and imagine the swimming palace that burned down behind the Cliff House. Go up the hill a little further to explore the park that was once his estate and gardens. Venture out further and hike the former rail line kids from 100 years ago could ride for a nickel and delight in this cliff hugging trip followed by a day at Sutro's.

Explore several wondrous days out wandering the west end of Golden Gate Park with your family, learning a bit of history along the way.

Start creating memories you and your kids will cherish, get to know this city better than before.

This book will show you where to go and stories to share.

Get it now.

Anna Dahlia pounded on the door of the Metro car to let her in, but the train lurched forward and pulled away from the station. 

She glimpsed a sudden look of alarm on the faces of her younger sister and cousin on the other side of the glass and yelled, “go to Thibault’s house!” Then stood there watching helplessly as the train disappeared into the tunnel. 

Twelve-year-old Anna Dahlia wanted to prove her independence and show how responsible she could be on a family vacation to Paris. She never thought it would be this hard. 

While boarding a connecting train on the Paris Metro, her purse gets snatched. To make matters worse, it had a valuable family heirloom inside. 

Left without directions, phone, or wallet, and no one around to help; will she

• Avoid a panic attack? 
  
• Find someone to help her? 
  
• Make her way to her cousin’s house? 
  
• Locate her sister and cousin, or can they manage on their own?

This wasn’t the vacation she expected. 

★★★★★

Two Books in one, with useful additional bonus material for your next trip to Paris!

Reading a book twice can dramatically improve reading comprehension for older elementary school and younger middle school students. Convincing your child to read a book twice is a lot to ask.
Why not make it interesting?

Read the story from Anna Dahlia’s point of view, then experience the same story from Zoe’s perspective with additional details and story variations. 

Enjoy the bonus material and encourage a love for adventure with a basic French vocabulary, itineraries from various characters, and character biographies.  Caregivers will appreciate story summaries and reader questions too! 

Get great ideas for your next family trip to Paris!