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.