Roland Smith

Thunder Cave

Lynn Braden

Jacob Lansa lived with his mother and stepfather in New York until his mother is killed in a car accident. Instead of going to Nebraska to live with his uncle, Jacob decides to begin a perilous adventure to find his father in the Kenyan wilderness where he is researching elephant behavior. What follows is a series of adventures that teaches Jacob more than he ever could have imagined.

Thunder Cave is filled with danger and a little bit of the supernatural. Jacob's father is full-blooded Hopi, and some of the supernatural elements come from Hopi mythology as well as that of native Kenya. Clearly this is a well-researched book. Jacob is resourceful and determined, but still runs into trouble in his search for his father. Thunder Cave is filled with lessons about dealing with loss, overcoming obstacles, and attaining goals. Overall, this is a fun middle grade book that includes lots of action and adventure.

Thunder Cave

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