Prisoner of the Black Hawk — A.L. Tait

Cross-gender appeal; showcases cartogrpahy, maps and exploration.Adventure and danger lie just off the edge of the map in this swashbuckling trilogy! Quinn''s older brothers may long for adventure, but he is content with his quiet life on the farm. Destiny, however, has other plans. Perfect for readers who love stories filled with adventure and suspense, The Mapmaker Chronicles are one-part fantasy, one-part quest, one-part high-seas action. Filled with strong, feisty characters who learn resilience, perseverance and the importance of friendship, each book transports readers to faraway lands.