The Falcon's Feather Book 2 (Explorer Academy)

Description

It's an adventure of a lifetime when Cruz Coronado sets sail aboard the Explorer Academy ship to continue his studies at sea. But, things take a turn while exploring the icy north, when he embarks on a dangerous mission to uncover the first piece of an important puzzle his mother left behind. In the exciting follow-up to The Nebula Secret in the 7-book Explorer Academy series, Cruz, Sailor, and Emmett, along with their new ally Bryndis, embark on their first globe-trotting mission aboard the ship Orion. Cruz jumps right back into school and starts using the latest technology in submersible underwater dives, but is soon reminded of the dangers of exploration when his equipment fails and he almost drowns. Determined to keep his eyes on the prize, Cruz sneaks away to try to find answers, but unknowingly lures his friends into bigger trouble. When a friend of Cruz's mom meets an untimely end, Cruz's luck really seems about to run out and the questions multiply. What does the message mean? Where will it lead? Who is following him? And why? This captivating book is the sequel every Explorer Academy fan is waiting to read!

The National Geographic Kid is curious about the world around them, empowered in the face of challenges and responsible for others and the natural world. Combining these principles with the international educational heritage of Collins, this partnership is a natural fit for books that are funny, weird, exploratory, educational and loved by children.

"Inspires the next generation of curious kids to go out into our world and discover something unexpected." -James Cameron, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence and acclaimed film-maker "Absolutely Brilliant! Explorer Academy is a fabulous feast for the mind and heart - a thrilling, inspiring journey with compelling characters, wondrous places, and the highest possible stakes. Just as there's only one planet Earth, there's only one series like this. Don't wait another instant to enjoy this phenomenal adventure!" -T.A. Barron, author of the Merlin Saga "A fun, exciting, and action-oacked ride that kids will love." -J.J. Abrams, director and screenwriter of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," "Lost," "Alias" "Explorer Academy is sure to awaken readers' inner adventurer and curiosity about the world around them. But you don't have to take my word for it, check out Cruz, Emmett, Sailor, and Lani's adventures for yourself!" -LeVar Burton, host of "Reading Rainbow" and "LeVar Burton Reads" "In the midst of fast-paced action, Explorer Academy captures the power of learning through exploration. The excitement of hands-on discovery is modelled in Cruz's adventures, which encourages kids to take on the mindset of explorers." -Daniel Raven-Ellison, National Geographic Explorer and Guerilla Geographer