The star dunes

thrilling · mysterious · action-packed · futuristic

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What is The star dunes about?

Cruz and his friends are travelling to Africa when a mission goes disastrously wrong, leaving someone close to Cruz fighting for their life. As the Explorer Academy attracts worldwide attention, Cruz follows another clue from his missing mother into a vast desert. With an unlikely ally beside him, he must unravel a dangerous mystery while facing painful secrets, a startling new invention and an unsettling glimpse of what the future may hold.

About the author

Trudi Strain Trueit is an author who writes exciting books for young readers. She has created more than 100 fiction and non-fiction titles, including the popular Explorer Academy series, written with National Geographic. Trudi began loving stories as a child and even wrote plays for her classmates. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked as a journalist and television weather forecaster. Her books mix adventure, science and fascinating facts, helping readers discover new places, ideas and possibilities.