Risky River Rescue

Meet Merle and Pearl, two 2,000-year-old squirrels from Bible times who were petrified in sea salt, rehydrated, snuck into the United States in a 12-year-old boy's backpack, and now live in modern-day Tennessee with their new friend, Michael.

In this action-packed tale, two friends are trapped in an Amazonian adventure novel and must find a golden idol if they wish to get home. Cleo and Evan have a secret. A collection of books so dangerous they are locked up tight. And only they can find the keys to release the magic inside! SURVIVING THE WILDERNESS IS ONLY HALF THE BATTLE! A plane crash in the Amazon lands Cleo and Evan on the hunt for a valuable golden statue. They must find it—and their next key—to make it home alive. But the jungle is full of deadly creatures, raging rapids, and an all-too-familiar villain who wants nothing more than to trap them forever! Praise for Key Hunters “Luper’s delectable humor is appropriate for the intended age group, and the plot will keep readers’ attention to the end . . . [t]his is a satisfying read for beginning independent readers.” —School Library Journal

River Safety and Rescue Waterproof Field Guide written by Swiftwater and River Rescue Experts at Sierra Rescue

A how-to guide of safety, rescue, and recovery techniques for all who work and play on the water. • Practical advice for identifying and responding to risks on the water • Covers all the essential equipment you'll need • Over 150 helpful photos and illustrations • Tips for trip-planning

A second nutty buddy collection of Dead Sea Squirrels adventures! Merle and Pearl have been squirrel-napped and taken back to Israel! As Michael, Sadie, Justin, and the Gomez family set off on a wild rescue mission, the squirrels will uncover a villainous plot and meet more talking animals like a lock-picking alpaca, a retired tour-guide donkey, and a honey-loving lizard. Get ready for daring disguises, hilarious jokes, and much more Middle Eastern mayhem in books 7–12 of the Dead Sea Squirrels series. You’ll laugh out loud and learn more about the life of Jesus from two previously petrified squirrels who actually lives in Bible times!

Merle and Pearl are still missing! Ruben has them hidden away in Israel, so Michael, Justin, Sadie, Jane, and Mr. and Mrs. Gomez take off on a rescue mission to get them back once and for all. In the meantime, Dusty finds himself trapped in a donkey retirement community alongside a quirky alpaca named Adriana, who just happens to be an expert lock picker! Adrianas skills come in handy when she and Dusty find Merle and Pearl locked in the birdcage Ruben is using to transport them. More silliness, chase scenes, and unexpected twists unfold as the squirrels try to evade recapture by Ruben. Eventually, Pearl, Dusty, and Adriana find themselves part of a live Nativity display, but where is Merle? Jingle Squirrels is a continuation of the Dead Sea Squirrels story, but it also tells the Christmas story of Christs birth. Readers will learn that God is our Rescuer and Redeemer. Key Verse is John 3:16.