Author(s): SANDRA BENNETT

Young Fiction (8+) | NEW RELEASES - JUNE 2024 | Radford Yrs 5/6 Fiction

Deep in the wilderness there's much more to discover than ever anticipated. When there are strange bird sightings in Southern Tasmania, it's no coincidence that Luke, Clare, and Zac learn from Uncle Tom that their mysterious beloved farm pet, Zoe, has gone missing. Eager to rescue the missing bird, the kids have a struggle on their hands to convince their mother to allow them to follow their hearts and travel to Tasmania to begin their quest. The Adamson siblings finally embark on a new marvellous and thrilling adventure to rescue the unusual bird. Self-confessed wildlife warrior, Clare, is desperate to find Zoe before any harm can come to her. Devastated that she is missing, Luke will rush ahead as usual, forgetting to consider any consequences while Zac is determined to keep his promise to their mother that this time he will keep them both safe from harm at all costs. Along their journey, the kids encounter many fascinating animals and birds, native to the Australian bush. However, when Dad is injured and unable to continue, their undertaking suddenly takes on a far more frantic resolve. The Adamson family are not the only ones both eager and curious to join in the hunt. Not only is a university team out to capture this strangely unique creature, but who is the cave dwelling hermit and why is there a team of angry men chasing them all through the bush? All will be revealed in Zac, Clare, and Luke's final adventure. Books in the series: 9780648275244 Secrets Hidden Below: The Adamson Adventures Book 1 9780648488521 Lighthouse in Time: The Adamson Adventures Book 2 9780648938200 Fossil Frenzy: The Adamson Adventures Book 3 AGES: 7 to 12 AUTHOR: Sandra Bennett has been writing but not always publishing her stories since last century. Some of her stories were for her eyes only, others were written for the kids in her kindergarten - year 6 classes, while still more were written for her three boys and now her three grandchildren. Helping to increase literacy levels in our children is something that Sandra is very passionate about and has been ever since she started teaching back in prehistoric times. She believes that learning to read and love books from an early age is the essential ingredient to promote growth in our next generations. After all, if a child can read, they can learn anything and a whole world of possibilities are open to them.