Article: S. Terrell French: Operation Redwood.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)

S. Terrell French Operation Redwood

355 pp. Amulet/Abrams 5/09 ISBN 978-0-8109-8354-0 $16.95

(Intermediate)

Like main character Julian, many kids won't know much about old-growth redwood forests to begin with, but by the end of this eco-mystery they will know quite a bit and will probably care, too. The story engages the reader right from the start: Julian, who lives with his uncle Sibley while his mother travels, can't resist reading an e-mail on his uncle's computer with his own name as the subject--not to mention another message with the subject line "Sibley Carter is a moron and a world-class jerk!!!" Julian manages to connect with Robin, ...

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