The Endangereds

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2021 Green Earth Book Award Long List

Its time for animals to take fate into their own paws! The Endangereds isthe first book in a thrilling new adventure series by world-renowned environmentalist and Emmy-nominated host of Xploration Awesome PlanetPhilippe Cousteau and award-winning TURBO Racers author Austin Aslan.

Innocent animals are in trouble: temperatures are climbing, tides are rising, and nature is suffering. Someone needs to step in to rescue animals from extinction. Someone needs to turn this mess around, before its too late.

And that someone is . . . the Endangereds, the unlikeliest heroes youll ever meeta superstrong polar bear, a pangolin with a genius for engineering, an extremely sarcastic narwhal, and an orangutan with a big dream.

Together, these four daredevils are determined to save endangered species across the globe, no matter what the risk. Rappelling into an underground cavern to save the day No problem. Looping video footage to sneak through buildings unnoticed Got it covered. Opening a doorknob Okay, pretty hard without thumbs. But dont worry. No matter what it takes, the Endangereds will get the job done.

But when two of their friends get kidnapped by a villain with a dastardly agenda, the team finds themselves up to their snouts in trouble. Can the Endangereds save the day Or will this villain put humans and animals alike on the extinction list

The A-Team meets the animal kingdom in the first book in the thrilling new adventure series from the host of Xploration Awesome Planet Philippe Cousteau and award-winning author Austin Aslan.

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"Exaggerated character traits and a complex plot contribute to the appealing concept of hyperintelligent animals engaging in heistlike rescues. Heaps of information about geography, climate change, humanitys impact on animals, and species reintroduction is shared, appealing to readers who are interested in these subjects." Kirkus Reviews The first book in a new fantasy series combines ecological thrills with a simple, vital message: Protect biodiversity and work together. Novel...like [this] allow young readers to imagine how humans and animals might better coexist in the future. New York Times Book Review

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Philippe Cousteau is a multi-Emmy-nominated TV host, author, speaker, and social entrepreneur. He has hosted numerous TV programs for Discovery, BBC, CNN, Travel Channel and more. Currently he is the host of the syndicated television show Xploration Awesome Planet and producer/narrator of a new Virtual Reality experience Drop in the Ocean. Philippe is the author of several award-winning books and is a sought-after speaker having keynoted events for the United Nations, Harvard University, and more. In 2004 he founded EarthEcho International; the leading environmental education organization dedicated to inspiring youth to take action for a sustainable planet. Philippe and his wife, fellow explorer and TV host Ashlan Gorse-Cousteau, reside in Los Angeles.