Books with author Kate McPhail

A "maiden in distress" story for "tweens" and teens. Where is she? Why is she tied and gagged? Who are the strange people who refuse to answer her questions? What are they planning to do to her? When will she be rescued? A woman wakes up in a mystery. She has to use her wits and bravery to figure out how to get away from an impossible and confusing situation. With no one to help her and with many twists and turns, this mystery will keep you guessing right up to the startling conclusion. Ages 6th grade and up

The early morning call tells me there is a 12 year old boy lost in the woods! As I jump out of bed, I think of the time when I received a similar message about my own son. Will I be able to help some frantic parents with their fear and pain? Will our well-trained search and rescue teams be able to find this inexperienced child before it is too late?This edge-of-four-seat story keeps the reader interested. It also helps in better understanding the selflessness of volunteers in the Search and Rescue field. Based on a true story, this is guaranteed to leave the reader wanting more information about this unique program which trains teens to be responsible, caring and unselfish.

The McPierson family has recently moved to Washington. Tom, aged 10, and his 8-year-old sister, Jamie, are excited to meet new friends. They soon form a club - The West Main Five -and discover a clue to a 25-year-old mystery! Using the library to research for more information, they begin to put together an intriguing puzzle. Will the club solve the mystery which has baffled the police for years? Who is the mysterious man whio seems so interested in them? Where is the missing robbery loot?

The McPierson family has recently moved to Washington. Tom, aged 10, and his 8-year-old sister, Jamie, are excited to meet new friends. They soon form a club - The West Main Five -and discover a clue to a 25-year-old mystery! Using the library to research for more information, they begin to put together an intriguing puzzle. Will the club solve the mystery which has baffled the police for years? Who is the mysterious man whio seems so interested in them? Where is the missing robbery loot?

An early morning phone call sends the author on two searches: one for a missing twelve-year-old boy and the other for peace after the accidental drowning death of her own thirteen year old son. This personal story details the search methods used by a real search and rescue team comprised of teens aged 14 to 21. The appendix includes information about what to take when you go hiking, added information about search teams, and other interesting "inside" information about Search and Rescue.

The McPierson family has recently moved to Washington. Tom, aged ten, and his eight-year-old sister, Jamie, are excited to meet new friends. They soon form a club—The West Main Five—and discover a clue to a 25-year-old mystery! Using the library to research for more information, they begin to put together an intriguing puzzle. Will the club solve the mystery which has baffled the police for years? Who is the mysterious man who seems so interested in them? Where is the missing robbery loot? Join Jamie, Tom and their friends as they discover all the answers in this first book of a fun new mystery series.