{"product_id":"armando-and-the-amazing-animal-race-diana-schaffter-paperback","title":"Armando and the Amazing Animal Race -- Diana Schaffter, Paperback","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eTwo unlikely teammates on a grueling continent-hopping race to 7 countries.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Their Mission: photograph 7 endangered animals in just 70 days!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e. . . and solve a family mystery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges 8 to 12: with 3 full-page maps and over 58 illustrations!\u003c\/strong\u003eTwelve-year-old Armando never expected to spend his summer vacation racing around the world with his eccentric grandmother. But when they team up for the Amazing Animal Race, a grueling competition to snap photos of seven endangered animals in just seventy days--he discovers that Granny D is full of surprises! Armed with night vision goggles, bear spray, and online support from his tech-savvy friend Jinny, Armando and his adventurous Granny embark on a quest across seven countries that will push them to their limits. From the icy Arctic to the steamy Amazon, Armando gains confidence as he faces ruthless race rivals and close encounters with rare and sometimes dangerous creatures. But the Amazing Animal Race is more than just a photography contest. For Armando, it's a chance to solve a baffling family mystery, rebuild family relationships, and develop his passion for animals and helping the environment.Packed with thrilling action, laugh-out-loud moments, and unforgettable characters, \"Armando and the Amazing Animal Race\" takes readers on a whirlwind journey of self-discovery across the globe. This heart-warming, coming-of-age tale of family, mystery, and wildlife conservation will inspire young adventurers to see the world and themselves in a whole new light.This book will appeal to fans of the \"\u003cem\u003eNational Park Mystery Series\u003c\/em\u003e\", \"\u003cem\u003eThe Explorer Academy Series\u003c\/em\u003e\" (National Geographic), \"\u003cem\u003eThe Lost Whale\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003eHoot\u003c\/em\u003e\".\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle-grade readers hungry for mystery and edge-of-your-seat adventure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal lovers and budding conservationists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents, grandparents, and educators who are looking for stories with positive messages about family, global-mindedness, and the environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd anyone who's ever dreamed of traveling the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUCKLE UP FOR A THRILLING ADVENTURE--GRAB YOUR COPY TODAY!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e(\u003cstrong\u003eCaution\u003c\/strong\u003e: May cause extreme page turning excitement and sudden urges to explore the world!)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003e \"I couldn't put the book down. I felt like I was actually with Armando the whole time. . . and the imagery was insane.\" Ayla D. (Australia) age 13\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diana Schaffter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sea Otter Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 350\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.89 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5\" H x 5.5\" L x 0.78\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781069079510\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47021854851226,"sku":"9781069079510","price":17.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3015\/4138\/files\/9781069079510_8a09a97d-4d61-430f-89e2-c8a3a8298666.jpg?v=1774839821","url":"https:\/\/unclejonsbookfactory.com\/products\/armando-and-the-amazing-animal-race-diana-schaffter-paperback","provider":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}