Aaron JohnsonMystery In Rocky Mountain National Park (National Park Mystery Series)

I developed a love of reading while growing up. I was lucky to work at a children’s bookstore when my children were young and enjoyed many young adult books. I now have 2 young grandsons and thought this series might be good to add to my extensive book collection, some of which are from when I was a child, such as My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George.For me it was an easy read but I enjoyed the practical tips on hiking and the relationships between the characters. The story is well written and engaging. I can’t wait to share it with my grandchildren when they are old enough.

An incredible series- it has captured my 13 year old and she can not put it down. I have been looking for a clean, adventure series and this is it- thank you for creating literature that is pure adventure and fun. We are ready for the next in the series- please keep writing them for us.

Every single one of these books in the series is excellent. My 7 year olds can’t wait for the next release. They are the perfect balance of fun, mystery, interesting facts about America’s National Parks, and great dialogue among the characters. The author does a superb job of weaving adventure, family dynamics, conflict, morality, realistic conflict resolution, hiking and camping safety, and American history together. As parents, we love these books just as much as our kids. We’ve shared this series with the school librarian and teachers. They all agree. Truly a great series that leaves you wanting to seek your own adventure in the National Parks.

As a parent, a teacher, and a literacy specialist, I cannot recommend these books highly enough! They are engaging, well written, and accessible for most third or fourth grade readers (ages 9 or 10). They teach important values like honesty and accountability while addressing many of the nuances and complexities of navigating social interactions with others.They also provide an exciting adventure without resorting to frightening themes or scare tactics. I also love the way they encourage spending time in the outdoors in a way that incorporates real places and teaches good skills and practices for recreation. In short, they are EXCELLENT!

Terrific book and the story line kept my interest and I’m 48 years old! but 2 pages are messed up. The ink is blurred on a number of the lines and can hardly be read.

Love this series of books. I bought them for my grand nephew. I think they are a little advanced for a nine year old. I read 1-5 and loved them as an adult. Only problem is that I'm going to have to wait several years for 6-10. These books have lots of interesting stuff about the parks. The only thing that could make them better are a few color pictures that illustrate some of the locations. Since these are self published that is probably too much to ask. Aaron Johnson (author) has the background to make these books really accurate and interesting.

I bought this book along with the other 4 in the series for my grandson. His mother reads the book to him, and they both are enjoying it. I read it before I gave it to him, and I loved it! It holds your attention and is well written. I like that you can learn about the parks while having fun reading.

Granddaughter loved it.