Jungle Crossing

On a summer vacation to Mexico, popularity-obsessed Kat ends up on a teen adventure tour where she meets Nando, a young Mayan guide (who happens to be quite a cutie). As they travel to different Mayan ruins each day, Nando tells Kat his original legend of Muluc, a girl who lived in the time of the ancient Maya. The dangerous, dramatic world in which Muluc lived is as full of rivalry, betrayal, and sacrifice as Kat s world at middle school. And as she makes new friends and discovers treasures in Mexico, Kat begins to question her values and those of her friends back at home."

About the author

SYDNEY SALTER is the author of My Big Nose and Other Natural Disasters and Jungle Crossing. She lives in Utah. www.sydneysalter.com

Summary

Kat can think of dozens of good reasons not to go on a boring family vacation to hot, grungy Mexico. Number one: missing her friend Fiona's minicamp. If she's not there, she'll begin eighth grade as a social reject.
     Despite her reluctance, Kat ends up on a teen adventure tour where she meets Nando, a young Mayan guide (who happens to be quite a cutie). As they travel to different Mayan ruins each day, Nando tells Kat his original legend of Muluc, a girl who lived in the time of the Ancient Maya. The dangerous, dramatic world in which Muluc lives is as full of rivalry, betrayal, and sacrifice as Kat's world at school. And as she makes new friends and discovers treasures in Mexico, Kat begins to wonder: Is she willing to keep sacrificing her self in exchange for popularity?

Product details

• Authors: Sydney Salter
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 10 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.04.2011
• EAN: 9780547550091
• ISBN: 978-0-547-55009-1
• No. of pages: 228
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 194 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 200 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Mexico, Ancient World, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction, Holidays and celebrations, Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women, JUVENILE FICTION: Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / New Experience, JUVENILE FICTION: Girls & Women, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Values & Virtues, JUVENILE FICTION: People & Places / Mexico, JUVENILE FICTION: Historical / Ancient Civilizations, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories