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The Cooper Kids Adventure series, Volumes1-8, by Frank E. Peretti, Crossway Books, 2004, Ages 9-14
Join teenagers, Jay and Lila, and their father, archaeologist Dr. Jake Cooper, in this eight volume tween thriller set—The Cooper Kids. The teen’s excavations and travels take them to foreign lands where they uncover ancient legends, expose evil superstitions, rescue hijacked aircraft, and battle angry terrorists, among other exciting adventures.
The series contains elements of the popular Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew mysteries, with edge-of-your-seat reading, in the style of “Indiana Jones.” Peretti’s skilled plotting, age appropriate characterizations, and true-to-life dialogue spill across the pages to keep children glued to their seats and eager to learn what happens next.
His work is endorsed by Jenkins, author of The Left Behind series, who wrote that "Christian authors owed Peretti a debt of gratitude for opening the doors to Christian novelists."
Peretti’s ability to weave spiritual warfare and prayer into imaginative story form for adults made me an avid fan of his writing in This Present Darkness. When I discovered The Cooper Kids Adventure Series, with that same quality of skilled writing, I wanted to endorse the series and encourage parents and grandparents to purchase these books for their children. A brief synopsis of each book follows:
Book 1—The Door in the Dragon’s Throat, by Frank E. Peretti, Crossway Books, 2004, 125 Pages, Ages 10-14, ISBN: 13:978-1-58134-618-3, $6.99
Armed with faith and their knowledge of God, the Coopers plunge down the Dragon’s Throat to learn if an incredible treasure lies behind the forbidden door, or does something sinister and dangerous await them.
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Book 2—Escape From the Island of Aquarius, by Frank E. Peretti, Crossway Books, 2004, 160 Pages, Ages 9-14, ISBN-13:978-158134-619-0, $5.99
In book two, Jay, Lila, and Dr. Cooper travel to the South Seas to rescue a sinking South Sea Island. This page-turning, action adventure involves stolen identities, impersonations, a mystery missionary thought long-dead, and earthquakes that threaten to tear the island apart. The Coopers must quickly learn who or what is making the island self-destruct. Or is it really just nature gone wild, as pseudo missionary, Adam Mackenzie claims. With more questions than answers, the race is on to rescue the ill-fated island and its inhabitants before it is doomed. Chapters end with nail-biting tension that will keep the lights on long after tweens are told “lights out.”
Book 3—The Tombs of Anak, by Frank E. Peretti, Crossway Books, 2004, 143 Pages, Ages 9-14, ISBN-13: 978-1-58134-620-6, $5.99
Book three takes the Coopers to the recent excavation site of the ancient Philistine Temple of Dagon, just outside Jerusalem. The crew methodically works the site to discover Dagon’s treasures. When an impatient treasure-seeker is lowered into the pit by winch, the rope suddenly breaks and only horrifying screams can be heard from the darkness below. No one knows about Ha-Raphah, the dangerous and greedy, man-eating creature that lurks at the bottom of the dark pit, except for superstitious locals who worship him. Join Jay, Lila and Dr. Cooper in their dangerous search to find out who Ha-Raphah really is and why islanders fear him.
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Book 4—Trapped at the Bottom of the Sea, by Frank E. Peretti, Crossway Books, 2004,144 Pages, Ages 9-14, ISBN-13:978-1-58134-621-3
In book four, Lila Cooper boards a plan to the United States, still angry over a recent disagreement with her father. Shortly after becoming airborne, her fretting is interrupted by an announcement that the airplane has been taken over by hijackers. A sudden brilliant explosion blinds passengers and forces the plane into a steep nosedive that takes the plane and passengers into a mysterious chamber in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. Lila tries to contain her feelings of fear and being trapped. She believes her father will mount a rescue operation for her and the planes passengers and prays for the Lord’s help. But Lila can’t know about the angry terrorists Jay and her father must fight to be first to reach the doomed plane.
Book 5—The Secret of the Desert Stone, by Frank E. Peretti, Thomas Nelson, 1996, 160 Pages, Ages 9-14, ISBN-13: 978-0849936432, Paperback, $6.99
"The soldiers stiffened at attention, but there was still a stirring in the ranks. Their faces held wide-eyed fear. Field Marshal Idi Nkromo turned with deliberate casualness and looked across the barren expanse of desert--the same direction the army was looking. His saber fell from his trembling hand and clattered on the stones and sand."
Biblical archeologist Dr. Jacob Cooper arrives in Togwana with his children Jay and Lila and one goal--to discover the secret behind the two-mile-high stone that has mysteriously appeared overnight. Who could have excavated, caved, and transported the colossal stone? The Coopers' uneasiness soon turns into dread as they are watched and threatened by the country's new government and brutal dictator Idi Nkromo. Follow the Coopers as they race to solve the mystery of the desert stone!
Book 6—The Deadly Curse of Toco-Rey, by Frank Peretti, Thomas Nelson, 2005, 160 Pages, Ages 9-14, ISBN-13: 978-1400305759, Paperback, $6.99
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Lila and Jay Cooper have joined their dad on a mission to the jungles of Central America, where a group of American treasure hunters have already become the victims of the deadly curse of Toco-Rey. Before Dr. Cooper can solve the mystery, his children are kidnapped and his integrity is put to the test. What price will he pay to get his children back? Is the treasure in the burial tomb of Kachi-Tochetin really worth more than gold?
Follow the Coopers as they explore unknown ruins, plunge through dangerous jungles, face hostile natives, and battle ancient evil forces. Will their courage and faith in God bring them through?
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Book 7—The Legend of Annie Murphy, by Frank Peretti, Thomas Nelson, 2005, 160 Pages,
Two vague shapes were coming toward Jacob Cooper, floating and drifting through the ruins like wisps of smoke.
Dr. Cooper jumped up, "Jay! Lila! Are you there? Can you hear me?"
In 1885, the Murphy mine struck gold. According to legend, Annie Murphy killed her husband out of greed, but just before she was to be hanged for the murder, she escaped. Now, a hundred years later, there have been sightings of Annie Murphy's "ghost." The Coopers unwittingly become involved in a mystery that finds them caught between the past and the present.
Book 8—Flying Blind, by Frank Peretti, Thomas Nelson, Thomas Nelson, 1998, 160 Pages, Ages 9-14, ISBN-13: 978-0849936463
This is going to be a tough one, Dr. Cooper. I don't know of anyone who's ever flown a plane blind, much less landed it."
Dr. Cooper looked through the binoculars at his son in the Cessna. "Well... There's always a first time."
Fourteen-year-old Jay Cooper is enjoying the view from his Uncle Rex's Cessna when a low-flying 757 speeds past them. Caught in its wind turbulence, their small plane is shaken violently, knocking Rex unconscious and leaving Jay blind from a head injury.
With fuel running out fast, Jay drifting in and out of consciousness, and the plane heading straight for a mountain range, this high-flying adventure shows the importance of faith as Jay faces numerous unseen dangers. For more information on this gifted author:
http://www.frankperetti.com/youngadult.htm
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