Falcon of Abydos: Oracle of the Nile (Harbor Lights Series) - Softcover

Trout, Richard

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9781880292730: Falcon of Abydos: Oracle of the Nile (Harbor Lights Series)

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ISBN 10: 1880292734 ISBN 13: 9781880292730

Publisher: Langmarc Pub, 2001

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While in Cairo for an international environmental summit, the MacGregors discover ancient artifacts in the shifting sands of the Sahara that could lead to a major war and change the face of the Middle East forever.

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"Trout has written a tale for young people the way it should be written." --Clive Cussler, best-selling author

Praise for Elephant Tears: Mask of the Elephant:

"An action-packed journey for young adults through the trials and triumphs of wildlife conservation in the African bush." --Dr. Delia and Mark Owens, zoologists and authors of Cry of the Kalahari, The Eye of the Elephant, and the National Geographic film African Odyssey

"Teens who enjoy the Discovery Channel and Animal Planet, and young adults who thrive on outdoor adventure and action stories, won't be able to put Elephant Tears down until they've read it all the way through." --Gottawritenetwork.com, True North

"Portrays the teens' relationships with each other and with their parents as wholesome but realistic . . . respectfully depicts the native Africans and their tradition without glossing over their problems." --VOYA, Leah Sparks

"The author weaves an exciting adventure while stressing the importance of protecting the earth's dwindling resources and endangered animals. It is a powerful, enlightening, exciting novel." --KLIATT, Sherri Forgash Ginsberg

"A thriller adventure novel . . . superbly researched and written . . . young readers will find it hard to put down!"
--Midwest Book Review, "Children's Bookwatch," James Cox, editor

"Action-filled thriller that you will want to read for the excitement factor as well as gaining a lot of insight into the problems of wildlife survival."
--Northwest Metro Times, "Kids Books," Dale Knowles

In Book Two in the MacGregor Family Adventure Series, Dr. Jack MacGregor, once again in pursuit of protecting earth's diminishing resources and endangered animals, arrives in East Africa and collides with an international cartel that is exploiting elephants. Meanwhile, the MacGregor teens, Chris, Heather, and Ryan, and their friend Rebecca, a Kikuyu native, are unwittingly thrust into the battle to save the elephants alongside a veteran American aviator who is out to bring the poachers to justice.

About the Author:

Richard Trout is an environmental biologist, consultant and full-time college professor. He speaks regularly at schools and libraries about his travels, the joy of reading and the craft of writing his realistic adventure stories.

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