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by Nathan W. Landrum (Author), Bailey Vidler (Illustrator), Nicole Hall (Editor)
Rudy Scheer stood on the edge of the Florida Coast, looking east towards open seas and the northernmost islands of the Florida Keys, declaring:
"We're going on a pirate hunt!"
What, exactly, is a pirate hunt? Justin Case is not certain. However, he and Rudy have heard tales of a remarkable clue hiding in Biscayne Bay. Rumors say that a mark created by two of the most infamous pirates ever to have sailed the waters of Florida is hidden in Biscayne National Park! Many claim these legendary pirates never existed. To prove that legends are real they enlist their friends Bethany, Amelia, and Lucy to help them find the notorious Mark of Caesar.
Thus, the Junior Rangers Investigative Club embarks upon a voyage through the mangrove islands and coral reefs of southern Florida. When they notice a suspicious ship trailing them and discover an ancient map tied to pirate tales, their adventure quickly becomes a perilous race to uncover the Treasure of Biscayne Bay.
Biscayne National Park preserves a swath of pristine ocean, and a scattered chain of islands south of Miami.
In a world once home to pirates, wreckers, and smugglers, the Junior Rangers Investigative Club stumbles upon a map supposedly belonging to a storied pirate from Florida's past. Following the clues provided, the team must explore the park to discover its many secrets. They are not the only ones after the pirate's bounty. Justin Case, Lucy Benitez, and the rest of their friends must work together to navigate the wilds and waters inside the park. Along the way they will learn much about the history and nature of this historic preserve on the edge of Florida's Coast.
While the mysteries are fiction, the settings are real, and this book is written so that readers of all ages can explore and learn more about one of the U.S.'s many national treasures. So, whether you are a park enthusiast, a mystery lover, or simply want to visit an amazing place, join the Junior Rangers Investigative Club on their swashbuckling adventure in Biscayne Bay.
