The Adventures of Bubba Jones (#2): Time Traveling Through Shenandoah National Park (A National Park Series) - Softcover

Alt, Jeff

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0825308313 ISBN 13: 9780825308314

Publisher: Beaufort Books, 2016

Synopsis

After Inheriting legendary time travel skills from their Papa Lewis, Tommy "Bubba Jones," and his sister Jenny "Hug-a-Bug," embark on a Shenandoah National Park adventure to solve a family mystery. From the moment they reach the park entrance, the excitement begins. As they follow the clues, they travel back in time hundreds, thousands, and millions of years and come face to face with extinct creatures, endangered species, the areas first inhabitants, past presidents, former park residents, and some of the park founders. They travel deep down into mountain hollows, high up onto Talus mountain slopes, and discover more about the Shenandoah than they ever imagined. Explore the Shenandoah with Bubba Jones and family in a whole new way.

About this title

From the Author:

Jeff Alt's adventures have been featured on ESPN, Hallmark Channel, in the AP, and more. Alt is a celebrated author and a talented speaker. He is the author of Four Boots One Journey, Get Your Kids Hiking, and A Walk for Sunshine. A Walk for Sunshine, won the Gold in the 2009 Book of the Year awards sponsored by Fore Word Reviews, it took first place winner in the 2009 National Best Books Awards Sponsored by USA Book News, and won a Bronze in the 2010 Living Now Book Awards sponsored by Jenkins Group. Get Your Kids Hiking won the Bronze in both the 2014 Living Now Book Awards, and the 2013 IndieFab Award in Family and Relationships. Alt is a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA). He has walked the Appalachian Trail, the John Muir Trail with his wife, and he carried his 21-month old daughter across a path of Ireland.

Hannah Tuohy is a children's book illustrator based out of Tulsa, Oklahoma. She attended Oklahoma State University and graduated with a BFA in graphic design, emphasizing illustration. Since graduating, Hannah has illustrated over a dozen children's books including No Sand in the House, Wondering and The Oyster's Secret. She is also a member of SCBWI. When she isn't busy working on commissions, Hannah spends her time filling up her sketchbook and brainstorming new story ideas with her husband, Justin. The Adventures of Bubba Jones is the first chapter book series Hannah has illustrated.

Review:

"In a book that begs to be read aloud toyoung children, Jeff Alt unveils the spirit (and spirits) of ShenandoahNational Park. Kids are often fascinated with time travel, and Alt takes BubbaJones, his sister, Jenny "Hug-A-Bug," and their hiking family back in time tolearn about geological events that shaped the mountains, discover how certainplants came to grow in the park, and marvel at the giant dinosaurs that onceroamed the land. From moment to moment they never know what they willexperience or who they may meet. Maybe it will be a chance to shake hands withThomas Jefferson, jump into an ocean that no longer exists, or fish withHerbert Hoover. In addition, coded messages and a secret mission buildanticipation for what will be revealed on the next page.
─Leonard M. Adkins, the author of TheAppalachian Trail: A Visitor's Companion and 50Hikes in Northern Virginia

"Jeff Alt'snew book The Adventures of Bubba Jones:Time Traveling Through Shenandoah National Park, is a fun andeducational paperback for children and adults to enjoy, whether gathered arounda campfire or just pretending to be!  Altweaves secret codes, historical time travel, strong family values, andadventure in an entertaining tale that promotes appreciation and respect forthe great outdoors.  It's a wonderfulbook to start before a trip to Shenandoah, and finish during late afternoons orevenings in the Park.   It would alsomake a superb classroom selection as preview to a field trip to ShenandoahNational Park."
─Karen Higgs, Teacher and Author of Big Meadows: A Place in Shenandoah National Park

About this edition

• Publisher: Beaufort Books
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0825308313
• ISBN 13: 9780825308314
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 201
• Illustrator: Tuohy Hannah