Books with author Neil Deans

James and Alice Clifton don't know if they'll survive out West. Alice can't stop coughing and James longs for his father's guidance. Together with their mother and Reverend Lawson, they go looking for answers in Yellowstone-the year it's turned into the world's first national park! They encounter bison, see hot springs, meet prospectors, and learn about protecting the park's natural wonders. But their adventure becomes clouded by the sinister plot of Billy 'Bloody' Knuckles. Will James and Alice uncover his plan, before it's too late?The Land of Curiosities is an historical fiction adventure trilogy about the founding of the world's first national park. This is the first book in the series. For ages 8-14 (loved by adults too!). Includes a real history section with facts and photos.Printed in the USA on recycled paper using soy ink.

2009 Independent Publisher Book Award (Juvenile & Young Adult Fiction)2009 Moonbeam Children's Book Award Winner (Pre-Teen Fiction - Historical/ Cultural)GIRL MISSING IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK! In this page-turning sequel to the award winning The Land of Curiosities: Adventures in Yellowstone, thirteen-year-old James Clifton joins the Hayden Expedition of 1872 in a desperate attempt to find his missing sister, Alice, in the vast wilderness of Yellowstone. Alongside government explorers and his best friend Tom, James finds Old Faithful, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Yellowstone Lake and even some unwelcome outlaws. But will he ever find out what happened to Alice?The Land of Curiosities is an historical fiction adventure trilogy about the founding of the world's first national park. This is the second book in the series. For ages 8-15 (loved by adults too!). Includes a real history section with facts and photos.Printed in the USA on recycled paper using soy ink. FSC-certified.

Join the pioneer Clifton family in 1872 as they encounter the wonders of Yellowstone the year that it is declared the world's first national park. In this first book of the award winning The Land of Curiosities series, brother and sister James and Alice struggle to protect each other and the environment as they uncover the evil plot of Billy "Bloody" Knuckles. Includes a special real history section with facts and photos! Printed in the USA on recycled paper. A great achievement. - Robgert F. Kennedy, Jr. A wonderful book. - Nell Newman, Co-Founder and President of Newman's Own Organics The investment you make in buying this book will return interest to the planet for generations to come. - Frances Beinecke, President of Natural Resources Defense Council Will fascinate young readers.- Larry Schweiger, President and CEO of National Wildlife Federation A keepsake to be passed along through the years. - Independent Book Publishers Association, Benjamin Franklin Book Award Judge

2009 Independent Publisher Book Award (Juvenile & Young Adult Fiction)2009 Moonbeam Children's Book Award Winner (Pre-Teen Fiction - Historical/ Cultural)GIRL MISSING IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK! In this page-turning sequel to the award winning The Land of Curiosities: Adventures in Yellowstone, thirteen-year-old James Clifton joins the Hayden Expedition of 1872 in a desperate attempt to find his missing sister, Alice, in the vast wilderness of Yellowstone. Alongside government explorers and his best friend Tom, James finds Old Faithful, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Yellowstone Lake and even some unwelcome outlaws. But will he ever find out what happened to Alice?The Land of Curiosities is an historical fiction adventure trilogy about the founding of the world's first national park. This is the second book in the series. For ages 8-15 (loved by adults too!). Includes a real history section with facts and photos.Printed in the USA on recycled paper using soy ink. FSC-certified.