
By Mike Nawrocki, Luke Séguin-Magee (Illustrator)
Part of the The Dead Sea Squirrels series
Two friends get lost in a cave in the Middle East while on a summer trip with one of their dads, a college professor studying ancient civilizations.
Ten-year-old Michael stumbles upon ancient squirrels in a Dead Sea cave. Sneaking them home in his backpack, he unwittingly sets off a series of hilarious and mysterious events. What secrets do these petrified creatures hold, and how will they change Michael's life? Dive into a world of fun, friendship, and unexpected lessons as Michael navigates the chaos of his unusual discovery.
Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales, is back! In the first installment of this hilarious new chapter-book series, ten-year-old Michael and his friend Justin sneak into the Dead Sea caves near the archaeological dig where Michael’s dad is working. Michael finds two 2,000-year-old squirrels petrified in sea salt. Hijinks ensue as Michael tries to bring them back to the U. S., hidden in his backpack. What Michael thinks are just cool souvenirs may turn out to be something much more! The Dead Sea Squirrels series is humorous, fun, and filled with character-building lessons.
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