The Hunted
The Hunted by Alane Ferguson, published by National Geographic Society in November 2001, is a 160-page juvenile fiction book that intertwines action and adventure with themes of mystery and social issues. Set against the backdrop of Montana’s Glacier National Park, the story follows the Landon family as they investigate the disappearance of grizzly cubs. Twelve-year-old Jack grapples with his sister Ashley’s unusual behavior, leading him to uncover her secret involvement with a runaway boy from Mexico.
Readers will find a compelling narrative that explores the bond between siblings and the challenges of helping others in need. As Jack and Ashley navigate the complexities of their situation, they become entangled in a thrilling chase involving an enraged mother grizzly, which adds urgency to their quest. The book also features a detailed park map, enhancing the reader’s experience of the setting. With its focus on animals, mysteries, and the themes of runaways, The Hunted presents an engaging story for young readers interested in adventure and nature.
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Grizzly cubs are missing from Montana’ s Glacier National Park, and the Landon family is there to help figure out why. But for 12-year-old Jack, the real mystery is his sister Ashley’ s strange behavior. What was she doing in the woods alone so early in the morning? And why did she lie to their parents? Challenging Ashley, Jack discovers she has been sneaking food to a 10-year-old runaway from Mexico. After listening to Miguel’ s story, Jack decides to help too. The compelling plot builds to a spine-chilling climax as the kids run for their lives, desperately trying to escape an enraged mother grizzly who holds the key to the park’ s present mystery. Includes a detailed park map.
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