Kortdagbyen Island and the Secret Caves

“Aaauuukk!” Eleven-year-old Johann jumps out of bed, his morning wake-up shower can wait. The bloodcurdling scream of a pterodactyl wakes him. This time it is a louder, more frantic noise than its normal, gravelly voice. Something is wrong and he's going to find out what.

Thus begins Bonnie Solino's new mystery/adventure novel for 9-13 year olds, "Kortdagbyen Island And The Secret Caves". Set on a hidden island, north of Norway, this once Viking vacation spot...Kortdagbyen Island is being plundered and changed forever by outside treasure hunters. Beginning with the discovery of this most important island in the world to the amazing people who protect it, the island’s history is intertwined within Johann’s story.

Johann and his friends: Anna, Christian, and Mikky travel through a rainforest, searching for the sick pterodactyl’s nesting ground. While using their unique skills to boldly solve this mystery filled with poisoned pterodactyls, secret hidden caves, a kidnapped friend, the murder of a father, and the discovery of a priceless treasure, each brings a special talent to the job.

With Anna’s cool, analytical mind and Christian as environmentalist and part-time rune interrupter, these friends are always eager to follow Johann on his latest adventure.

Add the youngest member of these explorers, Christian’s ten-year-old brother Mikky, doesn’t let his Down Syndrome get in the way of him helping his friends crack these mysteries. Mikky shows the world that people with intellectual challenges are independent, capable, and fun. Now, you have the makings of a real adventure.

Why were the pterodactyls poisoned, who killed the father, is there really a priceless treasure, and will the child be returned to the family? Read "Kortdagbyen Island And The Secret Caves" by Bonnie Solino and discover the answers to these and other mysteries.