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Description
While vacationing in Hawaii, Ricky Kidd and his friends find a very expensive statute that was stolen from a Tokyo art show, and the thieves know that they have it.
Quick Summary
In "The Volcano of Doom" by Sigmund Brouwer, middle schooler Ricky Kidd and his friends discover a pricey stolen statue from a Tokyo art show while vacationing in Hawaii, and soon realize dangerous thieves are tracking them down to get it back. The story explores friendship under pressure, loyalty between pals, and a race against time as the kids must outsmart grown-up criminals while stuck on an island with a volcano. If your kid likes the mystery and survival elements in "Escape This Book! Bill Doyle," they'll love this fast-paced read with its Hawaii setting and kid protagonists facing real danger. This book is perfect for 4th through 6th graders who enjoy mysteries, especially those reading at a 4.2 AR level and looking for a story around 23,000 words.