Collaboratively written by Gloria Skurzynski and Alane Ferguson, Out Of The Deep is an exciting mystery novel for young adults which is set in the beautiful Acadia National Park. A baby whale among other marine mammals has beached upon the park shores, and it's up to the intrepid Landon kids to figure out why. Out Of The Deep is a genuinely captivating story that blends adventure with respect for nature and wildlife. Also very highly recommended is another Gloria Skurzynski and Alane Ferguson title in the eleven volume "Mysteries In Our National Parks" series from National Geographic Society, Running Scared (0792282329).

Jack and Ashley Landon love to travel with their mother, a wildlife veterinarian, who is often called to solve animal mysteries, and their father, who hopes to have a career as a photographer. This time they are on their way to Acadia National Park in Maine to investigate why the marine animals are beaching. But Jack and Ashley have a problem. Bindy Callister, the 14- year-old temporary foster child who has just come to live with the Landon family. Bindy is a liar, or at least Jack thinks so. She claims to know the reason for the animal behavior, and the kids find her near a beached baby whale. Bindy slips away during the rescue operation, determined to prove she know why this is happening, and Jack and Ashley get themselves in deeper than they planned for.The mystery is fascinating reading and an educational experience all rolled into one. I think it's the best one yet in this series for upper elementary or older readers. The mother/daughter author team never fail to teach about science, geography, and human behavior.

Both of my children have loved this book. All I have to say is "What's for Lunch?" and my 2 year runs to get the book. His favorite part is the bird's lunch--Worms! Yuck! I am now looking for this book for my nephews. What a great way to learn what baby animals eat.

We prepared one of the recipes in this book for a fun kids' activity at our church. There were kids ranging from 5th graders to Kindergartners. All the kids could take part, and all had a blast, even when the outcome wasn't something they would actually eat!

This a great book for kids who like to cook.I got it in 2nd grade and I had a lot of fun with the recipies.My parents did not like all of the names,but hey they do not have a sence of humor.