Himalayan Hostages
This is a great read for pre-teens (or anyone young at heart) interested in Nepal, wildlife, or simply adventure! From run-ins with poachers and bears in the jungles of Bardiya, to struggling to survive in a mountain cave, to canoeing down the Karnali River, James and Alex (the protagonists) seem to find adventures wherever they go.
As an American journalist who grew up in Nepal myself, I loved the details in this book about wildlife, Nepali cultures, and politics / social problems. The book deals with a terrible time in Nepal's history - the Maoist civil war, when many ordinary people were stuck in the crossfire between rebels and the state security forces - without simplifying complex issues too much. The book's protagonists view the world from a unique vantage point as "Third Culture Kids." Wilson-Howarth, the author, shows her fondness for Nepal and Nepali people, and also demonstrates her lively imagination and story-telling ability!
Peter Gill
Madagascar Misadventure
This is like meeting up with old friends. Alex and James are the same banterous and mischievous selves. This time they are in Madagascar travelling with the very forthright Claude-Michelle who sometimes guides the English brothers and often takes them in hand.
The three children have numerous adventures, getting lost in caves and threatened by the wildlife, but also when they stumble across evil men involved in wildlife trafficking who will stop at nothing to silence the children.
It is great that this book is available for Kindle readers as well as on Audible.
This is one of four Alex and James wildlife adventures.
Maggie
50 Camels and She's Yours
Unbelievable stories told effortlessly. An impressive venture
SR