Valerie is looking forward to a simple, relaxing vacation with her parents. No troubles, no worries and all the fun in the sun she can handle. But when she is accidentally abandoned on an unfamiliar island, it's all she can do to find her way home! And when she's joined by a forsaken native boy who holds a deadly secret, every turn they take is more dangerous than the last! Will Valerie ever escape the hazardous Jungle Island? Will her new friend lead her in the right direction? And how will she ever get away from all the ferocious wildlife, hostile natives and unfamiliar territory? Prepare yourself for a jungle full of adventure, a daring plan for escape and a powerful message about freedom from fear in this exciting Commander Kellie and the SuperkidsTM Early Adventure novel! Fiction: Ages 8-14

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For more than fifteen years, Christopher Maselli has been sharing God's Word with kids through fiction. With a Master of Fine Arts in Writing, he is the author of more than 50 books, including the Super Sleuth Investigators mysteries, the Amazing Laptop series and the Superkids Adventures. In addition to his own work, Chris continues to contribute to other magazines such as the Believers' Voice of Victory and Focus on the Family's Clubhouse magazine. His work has been recognized with both positive reviews and awards from the Evangelical Press Association. He is also an active member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Chris lives in Fort Worth, Texas, with his wife and three children. His hobbies include running, collecting "It's a Wonderful Life" movie memorabilia and way too much computing.