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Mystery In Rocky Mountain National Park (National Park Mystery Series) Paperback – May 22, 2022

by Aaron Johnson (Author, Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,211 ratings
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Before Jake’s grandfather died, he was on the trail of a centuries-old mystery. And he has entrusted that mystery to Jake, leaving behind a set of hidden codes, riddles, maps, and other clues that lead Jake and his friends on a scavenger hunt into the heart of Colorado’s wild and rugged Rocky Mountain National Park.

Through twists and turns, the mystery unfolds while Jake, Amber, and Wes learn about survival skills, natural history, integrity, character, and friendship.

While camping in Rocky Mountain National Park, they discover they are not the only ones on this quest. An elusive shadow group is close on their heels.

Illustrated by the author, this page-turning adventure is designed to capture the imagination of even the most reluctant of young readers. Parents looking for a delightful read-aloud adventure will find it hard to put down. (Word of Caution: readers frequently note that this is a “Please read just one more chapter” book).

If your family loves the enchanted lands of our national parks, this series will take you to hidden places and into breathtaking landscapes. If you enjoy movies like National Treasure and Uncharted or mystery adventures like the Hardy Boys and Gary Paulsen’s survival story, Hatchet, you’ll love this first installment of the National Park Mystery Series.

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    National Park Mystery Series
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  4. Language
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  5. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.65 x 8 inches
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    May 22, 2022
  7. ISBN-10
    098971165X
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Map and compass

Mountain pencil illustration with text: over thirty illustrations drawn by the author

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Get Out Your Map!

"We had our park map out and would look up each location mentioned in the book. My 9-year-old stole the book from me and stayed up late finishing it on her own!

- Lynn Darrah, High School Special Educator and Mom

Great Bedtime Reading for Kids and Adults

"The story was full of adventure! I didn't want to stop reading because I always wanted to find out what would happen next"

- Colby, Student in Vermont

History Meets Mystery on an Adventure

"The adventure was rich, the dialogue was natural, and the places that I've been were very accurately described. I did not want to put the book down."

- Rockwood PA Area Elementary Teacher

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"A riveting page-turner! Equal parts Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, and Daniel Boone. This mystery leaves you satisfied and intensely intrigued for the next book. The backdrop of the magic of natural resources intertwined with teenagers evolving ingenuity keeps you guessing and smiling. Mystery in Rocky Mountain National Park is a hike worth taking."
- Jody Slipko, Enrichment and Reading Teacher, Grand Island, NY

"This book is suspenseful from the beginning and a great introduction for children to the national parks system. I can see my 5th graders enjoying their reading. If your child likes adventure, they will like this story."
- Kasey Womack, 5th GradeTeacher, Texas

"Excellent book for young readers! It combines the joys of being outdoors with adventure, mystery, and friendship. It also sneaks in some great day hiking education and National Park history!"
- J. Marzullo, Mom of four backcountry hiking girls

"This book was so fun to read! It kept my attention through the whole book! Mystery in Rocky Mountain National Park is an intriguing, adventure-filled story, with a bone chilling mystery just around the corner! This book is a must-read for ages 8-12!"
-Ella M., Kid, Quarryville, PA

"This book blends historical fiction and realistic fiction with mystery. Readers will like the story and will learn interesting facts from the Author's Notes. I look forward to reading the rest of the series."
- Marge, Retired School Librarian, FL

"I read this book with my 2 daughters, ages 9 and 7. We are National park fanatics, and we had a blast reading this book together, especially since we just visited RMNP. We had our park map out and would look up each location mentioned in the book. My 9 year stole the book from me and stayed up late finishing it on her own!"
- Lynn Darrah, High School Special Educator and Mom

"Our 5th-grade daughter started reading the book as soon as we got it. Before I knew it she was already over halfway through. She says that she loves the scavenger hunt and the characters of the book. She has a hard time putting it down to do her chores. I love that she picks to read the book over screen time each day after school."
- Father of Two in Houston, TX

"Loved the book. Adventure, suspense, and educational! Wonderful. Can't wait for the next book in the series!"
- Grandmother to four inquisitive grandchildren in Denver, CO

"This book by far exceeded my expectations. I cannot wait to take my kids on another adventure to a National Park and read this along the way. The adventure was rich, the dialogue was natural, the places that I've been were very accurately described and those I have not been to were easy to imagine. I did not want to put the book down."
- Rockwood Area Elementary 2nd Grade Teacher, Rockwood, PA.

"My two sons and I recently received an advanced reader copy of "Mystery in Rocky Mountains" and couldn't put it down. It was fun being able to visualize some of the locations due to visiting Colorado last summer. My two boys (ages 10 and 9) really enjoy reading mysteries as well as learning about history. If your child enjoys a good laugh, a good mystery, and a book that they can't put down. Can't wait to read book 2!"
- Elijah (age 10), Tucker (age 9), and Ashley K. (parent and homeschool teacher) in Henniker, NH

From the Author

"My hope is that both kids and adults will be captivated by the mystery and the setting of Rocky Mountain National Park. I remember the first book that hooked me when I was in 6th grade--you probably have that book, too--the one that started a life-long love for reading. One of my goals in writing Mystery in Rocky Mountain National Park was to craft that sort of book. I hope you enjoy this first installment in the series."
- Author and Illustrator, Aaron Johnson

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aaron Johnson (May 22, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 260 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 098971165X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0989711654
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8+ years, from customers
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.65 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,211 ratings

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Aaron Johnson is the author of middle-grade mystery-adventure novels and non-fiction books in the field of online education.

Middle-Grade Fiction

Aaron Johnson is the author and illustrator of the middle-grade mystery-adventure books in the National Park Mystery Series. As a backcountry guide, he has lived numerous months out of his backpack exploring Rocky Mountain National Park and the wilderness areas of Colorado. He is a former high school and middle school teacher and the founder of the online hiking guide, Dayhikes Near Denver. With over one-million visitors per year, it has become the most popular hiking resource for the Denver Metro Area and Front Range of Colorado. Aaron lives with his wife and two daughters in Castle Rock, Colorado.

Explore more at https://nationalparkmysteryseries.com

Online Teaching and Learning

Aaron Johnson served as Associate Dean of Educational Technology at Denver Seminary, a graduate school in Littleton, Colorado. As a veteran online educator, Mr. Johnson's goal is to support teachers transitioning to the online classroom and those who want to improve their teaching skills.

His books have become go-to resources for colleges, universities, and K-12 school districts. Their to-the-point style and practical ideas make them easy to read and immediately applicable. Readers describe the series as "useful," "helpful," "applicable," "reassuring," and "accessible."

His background includes work as a teacher, instructional designer, and faculty developer. During the initial days of COVID, Mr. Johnson was a sought-after aid to institutions that needed help transitioning their faculty to online delivery.

You can learn more at https://excellentonlineteaching.com

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I purchased the first 3 books of this series after they popped up on my Amazon account as I was searching for I Survived books for my 4th grade students. I had to pre-read before I put them out on the shelf in the classroom so I held onto them for a month (maybe longer). Summer started and I headed to the beach, grabbing 3 books and planned to read all 3 that day. I finished a poetry book, and instead of reading a book I’ve started and put down, I picked up book 1 of the National Park Mystery Series. I started reading at 12:00. Took an hour break to swim, and at 4:00 when I had to drive home I had only 100 pages left to read. I drove home, at dinner and by 8:00 the first book was done. I won’t let myself start the next ones because I want it to last awhile.The book is one that starts off with just enough details that you are already attached to the characters. And the last 100 pages had me on the edge of my seat, heart racing and mind boggling challenges. I was so attached to the characters and when I finished, I was sad it was summer and I couldn’t share with my students on Monday morning!As a teacher, I have plans to use this series so that each of my students will have to do a project about the national parks. Maybe they’ll write their own mystery book or create dioramas of the books. Whatever they do it’ll be so fun to use these for years to come!10/10 recommend this book series!
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Kathy
5.0 out of 5 stars Fellow Children's Author Highly Recommends!
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I am a fellow fiction children's author/teacher who loves to mix a little learning into a great storyline and that's exactly what Aaron Johnson did! I also love books in a series! The story had its hooks in me from the first page and didn't disappoint. I especially loved the alternating between past and present and how the two storylines eventually merged. This will be a perfect read for my third graders next year! Can't wait to read the next installment.
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Rachel
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
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Bought this for a nine year old but read it before I gave it to her and I am so glad I did as it was a really great read. As a retired reading teacher, I've read a lot of young adult books and this ranks among the top of books that I have read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Our whole family loves this book (and series)!
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
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This book was very good. My family (36f, my husband 36m, 12 yo son and 9 yo daughter) have been reading this all together each night and are enjoying this whole series. We’ve also been following the authors progress on the next book and are excited for its release!
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BH
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and engaging.
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024
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The characters are believable and interesting. The mystery continues and keeps your interest. I am looking forward to the next books.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Adventure
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2024
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Fun reading for vicarious adventures.
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Great baby shower theme !
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
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I loved this book so much. I loved the mystery in this story. But what I really loved was the respectful character qualities of the kids/teens in this book. These kids and teens were very respectful to their parents as well as other adults. They worked hard together to solve problems. I am not seeing these qualities in the characters of most books recently written for this audience.
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Brittany S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book for mid range readers
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
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My 11 year old loves this series! It’s the perfect size book for any reader who struggles with the bigger chapter books but needs to be challenged.
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Mama-Bear
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating!!! Couldn’t put it down
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2024
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Absolutely love this series. My 9 year old loves these. We read them at night and he begs to have me read one more chapter. I enjoy them so much, I usually oblige. They’re full of history, adventure, hiking tips, and life lessons. We’ve read 3 of 4 of the books. Hoping more are in the works. Best children’s/young adult book I’ve read in a long long time.
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Dan Millette
5.0 out of 5 stars 11 year old loved it
Reviewed in Canada on October 3, 2022
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My 11 year old is an avid reader. We picked this up for him. He read it in a day. Said he loved it, "especially the 1880s parts." Then he said that the author was tricky because he makes it so that you "have" to buy the next book. I asked why. He said it's because each subsequent book has clues to solving the mystery. Long story short, he then asked if we could buy the next book!
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