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Book Review Mystery In Rocky Mountain National Park (National Park Mystery Series)

by Aaron Johnson

Book Details

Publisher:The Kids Must Outsmart A Group
Published:2025
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:098971165X

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

This first book in the National Parks Mystery Series takes young readers, ages 7 to 12, on a fast-paced adventure set in the heart of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.Before Jake's grandfather died, he was on the trail of a centuries-old mystery. And he has entrusted that mystery to Jake, leaving behind a set of hidden codes, riddles, coordinates, and other clues that lead Jake and his friends on a scavenger hunt through ten of America's most treasured national parks.In this illustrated and page-

Our Review

This action-packed mystery novel launches readers on an exhilarating scavenger hunt through Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park, blending outdoor adventure with clever puzzles that will captivate middle-grade readers. When Jake inherits his grandfather's cryptic clues—including hidden codes, geographic coordinates, and brain-teasing riddles—he and his friends embark on a race against time through America's most breathtaking landscapes. The illustrated pages bring the wilderness to life while seamlessly weaving factual park details into the fictional treasure hunt.

What sets this adventure apart is how it transforms armchair reading into an immersive experience, encouraging kids to solve puzzles alongside the characters while learning about real national parks and conservation. The multi-layered mystery maintains brisk pacing with genuine emotional depth, as Jake's quest becomes both an homage to his grandfather and a test of friendship and perseverance. Young explorers who crave interactive stories and nature-based adventures will find this book impossible to put down, emerging with both excitement for America's wild spaces and the satisfaction of having cracked the case themselves.

Themes

Colorado

Subjects

Colorado