{"product_id":"junius-leak-and-the-spiraling-vortex-of-doom-isbn-9781536217452","title":"Junius Leak and the Spiraling Vortex of Doom","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Wolf's latest weaves a dazzling tale. . . .Considering the vividly depicted events, the strong cast, and the young protagonist’s personal triumphs, there’s wow-worthy content aplenty here.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart mystery, part fantasy-adventure, part riveting real-life disaster, this deft tale-within-a-tale blends the history of the 1980 Lake Peigneur drilling accident with a fateful quest for pirate treasure. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen thirteen-year-old Junius Leak—expert on waterbodies and creator of the encyclopedic \u003ci\u003eAmazing Waterbodies of the World\u003c\/i\u003e—steps foot on Uncle Spot’s rickety dock on Lake Peigneur, the truth assails him: he may love waterbodies, but that doesn’t mean they love him back. The latest in a long line of Junius Leaks, he’s the first to be doomed to ten days of awkwardness and boredom on a houseboat with a relative he doesn’t know while his parents “work on” their marriage. Delcambre, Louisiana, where Junius was born, is awash with unwelcome surprises. He determines to learn why his mom left town when he was a baby—and to conquer his fear of water at the same time. But the lake has other plans for him, plans tied to a hundred-year-old family feud and a swashbuckling mystery. When disaster strikes, Junius must dive deep within to emerge an unlikely hero. Alternating viewpoints spin the perceptions of a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)—and the wry voice of a lake with a long memory—into an inventive tale of sunken treasure and buried secrets anchored by a dramatic true event.Wolf's latest weaves a dazzling tale. . . .Considering the vividly depicted events, the strong cast, and the young protagonist’s personal triumphs, there’s wow-worthy content aplenty here.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWolf (The Snow Fell Three Graves Deep) blends swashbuckling mystery with ecological disaster in an epic novel. . . . Weighty topics such as grief and mental health are empathetically tackled by Wolf, who deploys captivating prose to spin a clever and engrossing adventure.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis expansive, multilayered tale combines a pirate treasure mystery, environmental science and activism, Cajun cultural influences, and deep acceptance of and compassion for neurodivergence. An immersive and grounded story of becoming and self-discovery.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe subtle representation of ­neurodivergence and invisible health ­conditions is well woven into quite a few characters and will provide a mirror to many. This ­swashbuckling story across time will pull readers in like a vortex.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBold action, solid characterization, and an adept handling of subjects ranging from neurodivergence and environmental science to the slave trade and the origins of Cajun culture along the Gulf of Mexico make this an example of dramatic storytelling with substance.\u003cbr\u003e—The Horn Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike its doomed lake, \u003ci\u003eJunius Leak\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eand the Spiraling Vortex of Doom \u003c\/i\u003espins you around, pulls you in, and lifts you up again, revealing buried treasure along the way.\u003cbr\u003e—Alan Gratz, New York Times best-selling author of Refugee and Heroes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a swashbuckling swirl of fact, fantasy, pirates, treasure, and science, Allan Wolf introduces us to Junius Leak, an almost teen who assures us that nobility and courage lurk in the most timid heart.\u003cbr\u003e—Ann E. Burg, acclaimed author of All the Broken Pieces and Flooded: Requiem for Johnstown\u003cb\u003eAllan Wolf\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of many books for young people, including the novel \u003ci\u003eThe Watch that Ends the Night\u003c\/i\u003e, which was named one of the 50 Best Young Adult Novels of All Time by \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e; the novel \u003ci\u003eJunius Leak and the Spiraling Vortex of Doom;\u003c\/i\u003e the nonfiction graphic novel \u003ci\u003eThe Vanishing of Lake Peigneur\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Jose Pimienta; and the poetry collection \u003ci\u003eThe Gift of the Broken Teacup\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Jade Orlando. His books celebrate his love of research, history, science, and poetry. He is a \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e Book Prize finalist, a two-time winner of the North Carolina Young Adult Book Award, and a recipient of the Bank Street College Claudia Lewis Award. Allan Wolf lives in Roanoke, Virginia, with his wife, his sister, and a dog named Mo. Learn more at \u003cu\u003ewww.allanwolf.com\u003c\/u\u003e.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305153319141,"sku":"NP9781536217452","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536217452.jpg?v=1767730554","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/junius-leak-and-the-spiraling-vortex-of-doom-isbn-9781536217452","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}