Book Description
The Deadly River Has Them Trapped-.
The continuing search for his missing father has Patrick McWaid discouraged. Even news of the circus coming to town fails to lift Patrick's spirits. But when the circus barges have an accident on the river, tumbling all the animals into the water, the possibility of tigers on the loose has Patrick worried about John McWaid's safety!
Then their grandfather's paddle steamer is chosen to give the visiting Prince Alfred, duke of Edinburgh, a tour of the river and the famous Barmah eucalyptus forest, and Patrick and Becky ride along. But the heavy winter rains have made the river extremely dangerous, threatening to capsize the boat. Will Patrick and the others reach safety before it's too late?
About the Author
Robert Elmer is a graduate of St. Mary's College and Simpson College in San Francisco. In addition to his two series for middle-grade readers,
ADVENTURES DOWN UNDER, and
THE YOUNG UNDERGROUND, he has written numerous articles for newspapers and magazines. Currently a writer for an advertising agency, Robert and his wife, Ronda, have three children and make their home in Washington State.