The Forbidden Island

Written by Trudi Trueit · Illustrated by Scott Plumbe

Book #7 in the Explorer Academy series

Cruz races against time to unlock a life-altering secret amidst global dangers.

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256 pages· 63,708 words· Est. 9 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Cruz Coronado faces his greatest challenge yet as he races to complete a crucial cipher. With Nebula agents closing in and his mother's groundbreaking formula at stake, Cruz's journey takes him from Antarctica's icy waters to Argentina's deserts. As he navigates perilous missions and uncovers hidden secrets, Cruz must confront an unexpected twist that could change everything. Will he succeed in his quest, or will the elusive spy thwart his mission? Dive into a world of adventure, innovation, and mystery in this thrilling conclusion to the Explorer Academy series.

From the publisher

A heart-pounding final showdown changes the life of Cruz Coronado forever in the seventh and final book in this thrilling fact-based fiction series. Amid assignments that take the Explorer Academy recruits from the iceberg-filled waters of Antarctica to the bone-dry deserts of Argentina, Cruz Coronado is scrambling to complete the last piece of the cipher. With Nebula agents and the elusive explorer spy still out there, his opportunity to recover his mother’s world-changing formula is slipping away. But as Cruz has learned from his time aboard Orion, true explorers must never give up. Even after completing dozens of high-risk missions and traveling to all seven continents, Cruz could never prepare himself for one ultimate surprise. Explorer Academy features: Gripping fact-based fiction plot that inspires curiosity with new technology and innovations; amazing inventions and gadgets; a cast of diverse, relatable characters; secret clues, codes, and ciphers to track down within the text; vibrant illustrations; elements of STEAM; National Geographic explorer profiles in the Truth Behind section. Complete your collection with: The Nebula Secret (1)The Falcon’s Feather (2)The Double Helix (3)The Star Dunes (4)The Tiger’s Nest (5)The Dragon’s Blood (6)Explorer Academy Codebreaking Activity AdventureExplorer Academy Ultimate Activity ChallengeExplorer Academy Field JournalExplorer Academy Future Tech

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