Jaguar - (Thunder Cave) by Roland Smith (Paperback)

About the Book

The compelling sequel to "Thunder Cave" vividly portrays the beauty and drama of the Brazilian rainforest in the context of page-turning action and adventure.

Book Synopsis

A fast-paced, nature-filled survival tale about a boy traveling to the Amazon and fighting for one of the forests' most famous predators--the jaguar.

When Jake Lansa goes to visit his father, Doc, in Brazil over spring break, his biggest worry is whether Doc will let him stay and help establish a jaguar preserve or send him straight back to Poughkeepsie. But soon he has bigger problems. When a massive explosion destroys their boat, the Lansas are forced to trust a mysterious captain, and Jake is viciously attacked before the journey even begins.

Deep in the rainforest, deadly animals, ruthless fortune hunters, and unforgiving elements await them at every turn. The odds are stacked against them. Will Jake and the team be able to complete their mission? And more importantly, will they survive?

In this compelling sequel to Thunder Cave, Jake will witness firsthand how people have ruined a fragile environment, and will come face-to-face with others who stop at nothing to get what they want.

Perfect for...
★ Nature lovers
★ Environmentalists
★ Adventurers
★ Fans of Hatchet and My Side of the Mountain

Review Quotes

"A first-rate adventure about greed, mutual dependence, and family."--Kirkus Reviews

"Exciting, realistic, mysterious, honest, and informative, Jaguar is a must-read."--Salem Statesman Journal

"This fast-paced adventure and survival tale blends enough action, suspense, and legend to keep readers interested until the end."--School Library Journal

About the Author

Roland Smith is a former Zoo Curator and Research Biologist, and a New York Times bestselling author. He has published more than twenty novels for children and young adults, including Peak, Zach's Lie, and Cryptid Hunters. He and his wife, Marie, who is also an author, live on a small farm near Portland, Oregon.