About This Book
This historical mystery, presented as a journal, follows 14-year-old Malcolm Moorie as he navigates a new boarding school in rural California in 1969. Mal quickly finds himself embroiled in a serious environmental crime involving illegal pesticides and the threat to local endangered species. The book offers a compelling blend of historical fiction, mystery, and adventure, encouraging themes of justice, bravery, and environmental responsibility. It's a quick, engaging read that can spark conversations about history, ethics, and standing up for what's right.
In 1969, fourteen-year-old Mal enrolls in a rural California boarding school where he finds himself caught up in a plot involving endangered animals and an illegal pesticide.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What was life like in 1969, and how is it different from today?
2
Why is it important to protect endangered animals and the environment?
3
If you were Mal, would you have tried to uncover the truth, even if it was dangerous?
4
What does it mean to stand up for what's right, even when it's difficult?
5
How do you think Mal felt being away at boarding school and then getting involved in such a big mystery?
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