Discover the World of Avery and Masa
Book One-Read JAVA LAVA!
JAVA LAVA
Themes: Friendship, conservation, protection of endangered animals
Summary: AVERY and MASA wake up in the middle of the Indian Ocean on a cargo ship and trapped in crates. They must escape capture from the infamous NUKIE BLUFF and his band of poachers before they strike again. They will face being captured, chased, stranded and tossed all over the ocean. Can Avery and Masa save the animals of Java Island before it’s too late?
Grade Level Equivalent: 2–4
Ages: 6-8
Readability: 4.2 Pages: 100
Genre: Fiction, Action/Adventure
Subject/Theme: Endangered Animals, Survival, Habitats
Book Two-Read DINGO DANGER!
DINGO DANGER
Themes: Diversity, respecting differences, forgiveness
Summary: Something strange has been happening in Australia. Many of the most rare and precious animals have mysteriously disappeared! As strangers to the land, AVERY and MASA must embrace their new role as protectors of the endangered and trek across the outback to face suspicious creatures, angry poachers and DINGOES! Can they solve the mystery before they disappear too?
Grade Level Equivalent: 2–4
Ages: 6-8
Readability: 4.2 Pages: 112
Genre: Fiction, Action/Adventure
Subject/Theme: Endangered Animals, Survival, Habitats
Book Three-Read SHARK BULLIES!
SHARK BULLIES
Themes: Bullying, ocean conservation, self-esteem
Summary: It’s a race against time. NUKIE BLUFF and his whalers have captured a humpback whale and her daughter NOVA is now lost at sea. AVERY and MASA must help Nova stand up to bullish shark bullies, ride massive waves and win a raging reef race! Will they save the day or become shark bait?
Grade Level Equivalent: 2–4
Ages: 6-8
Readability: 4.2 Pages: 100
Genre: Fiction, Action/Adventure
Subject/Theme: Endangered Animals, Survival, Habitats
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Book Review, Java Lava.
Avery and Masa, a fire fox and a slow loris, are animals who have been captured and taken from their homes. This story follows them as they not only escape their captors but also encounter a tribe of Komodo dragons and save a village of slow loris while meeting a variety of animals. The story's dual message is of the importance of protecting the endangered and that with teamwork we can change the world. The ending lets the reader know there are new adventures coming for these friends. The story is a quick read and the adventures should interest the reluctant reader. Engaging, brightly colored illustrations add interest and break up the text.
-L. Egner, Librarian, LBUSD