Operation Redwood

Written by S. Terrell French

A boy uncovers a plot to destroy ancient redwoods and must stop it with his friends.

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368 pages· 76,513 words· Est. 10.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Julian Carter-Li stumbles upon an email revealing his uncle's plan to destroy ancient redwoods. With a group of daring friends, he embarks on a mission to thwart the environmental crime. As they navigate secret trips and clever pranks, Julian must confront complex moral choices. Can this unlikely team save the majestic trees before it's too late? Dive into a thrilling adventure where friendship and courage stand against greed and destruction.

From the publisher

Clandestine e-mail exchanges, secret trips, fake press releases, and a tree-house standoff are among the clever stunts and pranks the kid heroes pull in S. Terrell French’s exciting ecological adventure, Operation Redwood. John and Patricia Beatty Award (California Library Association) Winner National Green Earth Book Award Winner Carol D. Reiser Book Award Winner National Outdoor Book Award Honorable Mention “Sibley Carter is a moron and a world-class jerk,” reads Julian Carter-Li in an angry e-mail message meant for his greedy, high-powered uncle. The fateful message sets him on the course to stop an environmental crime! His uncle’s company plans to cut down some of the oldest California redwood trees, and it’s up to Julian and a ragtag group of friends to figure out a way to stop them. This thrilling, thoughtful debut novel shows the power of determined individuals, no matter what their age, to stand up to wrongdoing. “Fast paced and full of fun . . . Reminds readers that everyone, no matter how large or small, can take action on issues that are important to them.” –School Library Journal “One of the finest children’s novels of the year . . . A true emotional journey full of adventure, friendship, complex morality, trust, lies, and discovery.” –A Fuse #8 Production

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