Arlo Finch in the Lake of the Moon Spiral-Bound | 2020-02-04

John August

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The second book of a spellbinding middle-grade fantasy adventure series by acclaimed screenwriter John August.

Arlo Finch and the Rangers of Pine Mountain Company are headed off for two weeks at Camp Redfeather. But this summer camp is more than canoeing and hiking. It's also a chance to search for ancient forest spirits, discover mysterious messages encoded in tree bark--and perhaps even encounter the ancient monster who lurks in the lake's icy waters.

At camp, new faces and sudden departures change the dynamics of the Blue Patrol. And when Arlo and his best friends Indra and Wu stumble upon clues about the long-lost Yellow Patrol, Arlo uncovers a stunning history that leads right back to his very own family.

Publisher: Macmillan
Original Binding: Trade Paperback
Pages: 400 pages
ISBN-10: 1250233399
Item Weight: 0.7 lbs
Dimensions: 5.1 x 1.1 x 7.7 inches
Arlo Finch series:

"A quick and exciting read that promises more to come in a third volume." --Booklist on Arlo Finch in the Lake of the Moon

"Much like other popular series such as Percy Jackson, [this is] an exciting fantasy novel grounded in reality with a strong emphasis on friendships and great characters." --School Library Journal

"Dynamic." --Booklist

"Readers will find Arlo relatable, especially if they've ever struggled to fit in themselves." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"A thrilling adventure full of magic and wonder. John August is a master storyteller." --Ransom Riggs, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

"A fast, fun, and fearless tale. Arlo's adventures feel both completely real and entirely magical. I loved it!" --Ally Condie, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Matched and Summerlost

"A masterful mix of mystery and adventure, set in a supernatural scouting troop. Reading this book made me wish I hadn't dropped out of Cub Scouts." --Geoff Rodkey, New York Times-bestselling author of the Tapper Twins series

Born and raised in Boulder, Colorado, John August earned a degree in journalism from Drake University and an MFA in film from USC. As a screenwriter, his credits include Big Fish, Charlie's Angels, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Corpse Bride, and Frankenweenie. In addition to his film career, he hosts a popular weekly podcast, Scriptnotes, with Craig Mazin. He also created the Writer Emergency Pack, an educational storytelling tool that was distributed to over 2,000 classrooms in partnership with non-profit literacy groups like 826LA and NaNoWriMo. John and his family live in Los Angeles. johnaugust.com