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Dr. Ellen Prager

Bringing Earth and Ocean Science to the Public

Just Released!
Escape Greenland
Book #2, Wonder List Adventures

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New!!! Escape Greenland

Book #2 Wonder List Adventures: An adrenaline pumping, humor-filled icy ride for middle grade readers.

"Chills and Thrills Aplenty" Kirkus Reviews

Award-Winning, Middle School Teacher Susan Tate says:"This book takes the adrenaline level of Escape Galapagos and dials it up to 10! Ezzy and Luke's Greenland adventure will have your palms sweating and your heart pounding from the first chapter. Racing alongside Ezzy and Luke as they try to stave off an ice-melting disaster in Escape Greenland, young readers will feel empowered to take action against climate change in their own communities."
 

Kathy Dobbin and grandson Hugo:
“We are sad because we enjoyed it so much and now what are we going to read after such an exciting story!!!?? It was a real page turner from beginning to end and we enjoyed all the adventures.”
 

Ezzy Skylar, her brother Luke, and their father embark on a trip to number two on her deceased mother’s wonder list—Greenland’s Kangia Icefjord. While worrying that she didn’t inherit her mother’s gene for adventure, Ezzy and her family become embroiled in a dangerous plot. A flight across an obstacle course of icebergs, some hungry humpback whales, and a wild kayak ride atop a river inside a glacier will test Ezzy’s bravery and lead to an astonishing discovery.

Available through Tumblehome Books, amazon, barnesandnoble, Tombolo Books or order through your favorite bookseller.

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Book #1 Wonder List Adventures
Look what people are saying:

"Escape Galápagos story contains both land and sea animals (most endemic to the Galápagos islands). I believe Dr. Prager’s sophomore series will beat out her debut in every way that matters—with young readers and their parents.

If each book in The Wonder List Adventures series is as good as Escape Galápagos readers will read the series twice (this includes us older kids as well).
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Kids who like animals or any of the Tristan Hunt books will love Escape Galápagos. Did I mention the animals are fantastic? I thought I could reach out and touch them." Kid-Lit-Reviews


Escape Galapagos, Tumblehome Books 

As Ezzy Skylar’s mother lay dying, her father promised to take Ezzy and her younger brother, Luke, to all of the places on his wife’s wonder-list, starting with the Galápagos Islands. There’s just one problem: while Luke loves all living things, Ezzy freaks out around wild animals. For her family, Ezzy must face her fears and walk with iguanas, swim with sea lions and sharks, and pretend to dance among blue-footed boobies. Things take a dangerous turn when hijackers take over their cruise ship. Ezzy, Luke, and Aiden, a teen they meet on the ship, are stranded on remote and wild Isabela Island, where an erupting volcano adds to the action and adventure. Ezzy must find bravery she never knew she had and rely on her little brother’s help to make their way across the island in an attempt to rescue a ship full of tourists and the animals of the Galápagos.
Ages 7-14

Available through Tumblehome Books, amazon, barnesandnoble, or order through your favorite bookseller.
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ALSO NOW AVAILABLE!

Dangerous Earth: What We Wish We Knew About Volcanoes, Hurricanes, Climate Change, Earthquakes, and More.

University Chicago Press
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So much fun! Underwater Reading at The Florida Aquarium to launch The Shark Rider!


or go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SXs7NRv_DE

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Stingray City!
Book #3 in the Tristan Hunt and the Sea Guardian Series hits the shelves!


"Prager continues her fact-focused fantasy [in Stingray City], complete with the trademark humor from earlier volumes, making Tristan’s story worth returning to." --Booklist

"...another original, compelling, and impressively entertaining action/adventure fantasy that is very highly recommended for personal reading lists, as well as both school and community library Fantasy Fiction collections."--Midwest Book Review, Reviewer's Bookwatch

"Stingray City, the third book in the Tristan Hunt and the Sea Guardians ocean adventure series, ROCKS! When stingrays go missing, Tristan and his friends take their special talents to sea. A villainous captain and crew will keep you laughing as you dive into this whacky and wonderful tale. Sail away into reading that's fun, fast, and educational."—Captain Peg Brandon, President of the Sea Education Association.

"[
Stingray City] is funny and has lots of animals in it. ... People who like superheroes, sea creatures, and the ocean would like this book." —Kids' Book Buzz (Reviewed by Nishaant, Age 7)

"I must say, that this whole series has been absolutely, without a doubt, amazingly awesome! I LOVE IT! It's my new favorite series. ... I recommend this book to marine lovers, conservationists and those just needing a superhero in their lives. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 13." —5 Girls Book Review (Reviewed by Michaela, Age 11)


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Book #1, Tristan Hunt and the Sea Guardians. 
Mighty Media Press



Here's what readers are saying:

"...packed with science laced with humor and adventure—an underwater Harry Potter." — Sylvia A. Earle, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence

"... grips you from the very beginning...funny, exciting, and entertaining...don't miss it." — Philippe Cousteau, Explorer and Environmental Advocate

"Couldn't put it down."
"Love it."
"...excitement, action, drama and comedy, I really hope this series takes off so other people can experience the greatness of the Sea Guardians (I give it a 5/5)."


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Book #2


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"The Shark Rider is one of the best yarns you'll ever read about the ocean, marine life, and a group of intrepid adventurous teens. They face exciting ocean challenges while working alongside a wide variety of sea creatures with amazing abilities. Don't miss it and the continuing exploits of Tristan Hunt and his friends."—Jerry Schubel, Ph.D., President and CEO, Aquarium of the Pacific

"Tristan Hunt is back in this exciting sequel to The Shark Whisperer (2014), where the clumsy kid learned that he was meant to be a hero to endangered sea creatures. ... This is a great follow-up to Prager's first Sea Guardians novel, sure to hook more fans."--Booklist

"What do you get when you mix teenagers who can communicate with fish, a shrimp with anger management issues, a shark who can’t stand the sight of blood, and an evil villain? You get the second book in Dr. Ellen Prager’s amazingly imaginative, tautly written, just-slightly-magical, fancifully fun series. Warning: You’re likely to learn a lot too." —Carl Safina, ocean scientist and author of What Animals Think and Feel

"[Tristan] and the multispecies supporting cast—notably a 5-inch mantis shrimp with an 'anger management issue' and built-in clubs powerful enough to sink a submarine—are memorably diverse and colorful. ... a seaworthy sequel to Shark Whisperer (2014)."--Kirkus Reviews


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