Elastic Island Adventures Rarotonga: 2023
By (Author) Karen McMillan
Duckling Publishing
Duckling Publishing
1st July 2023
New Zealand
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories
Paperback
191
200g
Kiri, Jed and twins Emma and Ethan frequently journey on elastic island, a unique way to travel that sends them pinging across the ocean to a variety of tropical destinations. This time, they travel with Blong the Cat and Heathcliff the Dog to beautiful Rarotonga. They are expecting to relax in the sun, but its not long until they run into problems. Firstly, Mighty Moko, the resident grumpy gecko who lives in their room, is determined to get rid of them, no matter what! But his annoying antics are quickly surpassed when all the black pearls on the island are stolen in a brazen heist, the thief leaving clues scattered around the island. The children are determined to solve the clues, but even with the help of the wise Mana Tiaki, will they be successful Will the people of Rarotonga ever see their precious black pearls again Elastic Island Adventures: Rarotonga is a stand-alone, page-turning adventure in the bestselling series set in the South Pacific. Perfect for children 7 to 12 years.
Karen McMillan is the author of 20 diverse books, from bestselling novels, The Paris of the East, The Paris of the West and Brushstrokes of Memory, to non-fiction books that inspire and help others: Everyday Strength and Unbreakable Spirit, and now the Elastic Island Adventures series for children. Karen wrote Elastic Island Adventures as a fun family project to enjoy with her husbands granddaughter, Milla. The books are now optioned for the screen, and Suzy Cato is doing narration for the audiobook versions. More information at: www.karenm.co.nz and www.elasticisland.com