Race for the Ruby Turtle

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A heartfelt middle grade eco-adventure story full of friendship and self-discovery, perfect for fans of Dan Gemeinhart and Gary D. Schmidt. Jake Rizzi is about to spend the summer at his great-aunts cabin in the mossy, sodden Oregon backwoods. His parents seem to need a break from him and his ADHD. He tries not to take it personally, but isnt sure about his aunts off-the-grid lifestyle and strange stories about a turtle with a ruby-colored shell. Soon, Jake learns that the turtle is more than a myth. And thanks to a viral article online, strangers from all over the world have arrived to search for it--including a sinister animal poacher and towering twin zoologists from Sweden. Jake is sure that finding the turtle will change how people see him and his attention issues--but hell need help. Setting off with his new friend Mia, Jake must decide what matters more--personal glory Or protecting the wonders of nature

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Steve Bramucci is the author of The Danger Gang series, travel/food writer, adventurer, teacher, and storyteller. Hes rowed down the Mekong River in a traditional Vietnamese xampan, ventured into the Outback with Aboriginal elders, and spent four months driving a rickety Nissan Patrol through East Africa. Steves story of exploring a long-forgotten pirate graveyard in Madagascar won the $10K Trazzler Oasis prize and his trip across Australia in a car fueled with French fry oil was turned into a TV show. Hes written for National Geographic Books, Afar, Outside, the Orange County Register Magazine, and dozens of other outlets. Hes the founding editor of the LIFE section at Uproxx.com and is a passionate conservationist. He lives in Southern California with his family. www.stephenbramucci.com @stevebram