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Up North Adventures #3
Snakehead Invasion
Age Level: 9 - 12 | Grade Level: 4 - 7
City kid Corbett "Griffy" Griffith III can't wait for summer vacation to begin. The twelve-year-old's annual trip to his uncle's Wisconsin fishing resort promises more than adventure and mischief this time around. It offers Griffy a much-needed break from his mom's new boyfriend in Chicago and much-needed time with his busy dad up at Whispering Pines Lodge.
Determined to impress his absentee father, Griffy enlists the help of Pike, his best friend at Whispering Pines, to master everything about boating and fishing. He'll brave the smelly, torture chamber-like fish house. He'll battle the vibrating motor on the Lucky 13. Griffy will do whatever it takes to get his father's attention. Even a knife injury and a near capsize won't keep him from completing his goal.
When a vicious snakehead fish is caught in the waters of Lost Land Lake, the summer takes a sudden and disastrous turn. Strange events lead Griffy to one disappointment after another. He and Pike must unravel a mystery that pits them against a trusted friend and an invasive species fierce enough to ruin the lake and the livelihood of everyone on it.
Can Pike and Griffy save Lost Land Lake before it's too late?
City kid Corbett "Griffy" Griffith III can't wait for summer vacation to begin. The twelve-year-old's annual trip to his uncle's Wisconsin fishing resort promises more than adventure and mischief this time around. It offers Griffy a much-needed break from his mom's new boyfriend in Chicago and much-needed time with his busy dad up at Whispering Pines Lodge.
Determined to impress his absentee father, Griffy enlists the help of Pike, his best friend at Whispering Pines, to master everything about boating and fishing. He'll brave the smelly, torture chamber-like fish house. He'll battle the vibrating motor on the Lucky 13. Griffy will do whatever it takes to get his father's attention. Even a knife injury and a near capsize won't keep him from completing his goal.
When a vicious snakehead fish is caught in the waters of Lost Land Lake, the summer takes a sudden and disastrous turn. Strange events lead Griffy to one disappointment after another. He and Pike must unravel a mystery that pits them against a trusted friend and an invasive species fierce enough to ruin the lake and the livelihood of everyone on it.
Can Pike and Griffy save Lost Land Lake before it's too late?
128 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2011
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About the author
G.M. Moore
6 books23 followersG. M. Moore is a former newspaper writer, editor and columnist. She currently works as a magazine art director and writes fiction as a hobby. The author grew up battling game fish and exploring the lakes of northern Wisconsin, and uses that state's enchanting wilderness as her muse. During the summer months, you can still find the Chicago-area author "up north" and out on the lake.
"Ghosts of Manitowish Waters" is the author's first young adult novel. Moore is also the author of a self-published middle grade action-adventure series. The Up North Adventure series includes, "Muskie Attack" (Book 1), "Ancient Elk Hunt" (Book 2) and "Snakehead Invasion" (Book 3).
Moore was inspired to write her first book, "Muskie Attack", by her then 9-year-old nephew who, in a literary world filled with fantasy, was struggling to find books that appealed to his outdoor interests and adventurous spirit.
When not writing, Moore can be found walking her dog, Piper, or feeding the fish, birds and flying squirrels in her Snow White-like backyard.
"Ghosts of Manitowish Waters" is the author's first young adult novel. Moore is also the author of a self-published middle grade action-adventure series. The Up North Adventure series includes, "Muskie Attack" (Book 1), "Ancient Elk Hunt" (Book 2) and "Snakehead Invasion" (Book 3).
Moore was inspired to write her first book, "Muskie Attack", by her then 9-year-old nephew who, in a literary world filled with fantasy, was struggling to find books that appealed to his outdoor interests and adventurous spirit.
When not writing, Moore can be found walking her dog, Piper, or feeding the fish, birds and flying squirrels in her Snow White-like backyard.
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August 27, 2013
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Are you looking for an adventure series that’s full of wholesome action, excitement and fun and geared towards readers ages 9 through 12? If so, look no further than the Up North Adventure Series by G. M. Moore – a trio of books about a lonely city boy who finds friendship and adventure during his summers in Wisconsin!
These stories focus on Corbett Griffith III – a young boy who feels abandoned by his career-oriented parents in the midst of their divorce. He looks forward to spending his summers playing video games, working on his computer, and taking archeology classes at the local museum – but all of that changes when his parents decide to send him to his Uncle’s fishing resort so he can enjoy the great outdoors!
Corbett isn’t thrilled about this turn of events and anticipates a summer full of misery. But soon, he makes friends and his life changes in ways he could not have imagined in each of these stories!
Snakehead Invasion is the third book in the Up North Adventure Series. In this book, Corbett is looking forward to returning to Whispering Pines Lodge and spending the summer with his friends – but something is different. Shortly after his arrival, a vicious snakehead fish is caught in the waters of Lost Land Lake. Will this invasive species ruin the lake and the livelihood of his uncle and the town? Or, will Corbett and his friends be able to unravel the mystery and save the day?
I really enjoyed this story and I think the “reluctant readers” this series is intended for will love it too!
Each book in this award-winning series gets better than the next. The series is educational and promotes the joy of an active, outdoor lifestyle!
This review is an excerpt of the review that was written by and originally published at Create With Joy.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the author for review purposes. I was not compensated or required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
Are you looking for an adventure series that’s full of wholesome action, excitement and fun and geared towards readers ages 9 through 12? If so, look no further than the Up North Adventure Series by G. M. Moore – a trio of books about a lonely city boy who finds friendship and adventure during his summers in Wisconsin!
These stories focus on Corbett Griffith III – a young boy who feels abandoned by his career-oriented parents in the midst of their divorce. He looks forward to spending his summers playing video games, working on his computer, and taking archeology classes at the local museum – but all of that changes when his parents decide to send him to his Uncle’s fishing resort so he can enjoy the great outdoors!
Corbett isn’t thrilled about this turn of events and anticipates a summer full of misery. But soon, he makes friends and his life changes in ways he could not have imagined in each of these stories!
Snakehead Invasion is the third book in the Up North Adventure Series. In this book, Corbett is looking forward to returning to Whispering Pines Lodge and spending the summer with his friends – but something is different. Shortly after his arrival, a vicious snakehead fish is caught in the waters of Lost Land Lake. Will this invasive species ruin the lake and the livelihood of his uncle and the town? Or, will Corbett and his friends be able to unravel the mystery and save the day?
I really enjoyed this story and I think the “reluctant readers” this series is intended for will love it too!
Each book in this award-winning series gets better than the next. The series is educational and promotes the joy of an active, outdoor lifestyle!
This review is an excerpt of the review that was written by and originally published at Create With Joy.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the author for review purposes. I was not compensated or required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
November 29, 2012
The book Snakehead Invasion by G. M. Moore promises to keep the reader interested as each adventure unfolds. This Juvenile Fiction is the third book in the series called An Up North Adventure. The setting takes place at the lakes of Northern Wisconsin where we follow Griffy and Pike through many dangerous situations. The boys become entangled in a mystery that can ruin the lake and the livelihood of everyone on it.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys the great outdoors and the sport of fishing. This book goes into gory details on how to dissect a fish which is sure to interest boys. It is fun to follow the strange events that take place in The Lost Land Lake while we enjoy figuring out if Griffy and Pike can solve the mystery. G. M. Moore has captured the art of telling an exciting story through this series. (reviewed by M.Hicks)
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys the great outdoors and the sport of fishing. This book goes into gory details on how to dissect a fish which is sure to interest boys. It is fun to follow the strange events that take place in The Lost Land Lake while we enjoy figuring out if Griffy and Pike can solve the mystery. G. M. Moore has captured the art of telling an exciting story through this series. (reviewed by M.Hicks)
July 23, 2013
I received this book through the First Reads giveaway program on Goodreads.
Another gift to my stepson. He enjoyed this book, but wouldn't really go into details.
Another gift to my stepson. He enjoyed this book, but wouldn't really go into details.
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