Tentacles

About this book

Thirteen-year-old twins Marty and Grace OHaras globe-trotting parents disappeared while on assignment for a nature magazine and now theyre living with their uncle Wolfe a scientist fascinated by cryptids -- creatures that appear in myths and folktales but havent been proven to exist like Sasquatch and the Loch Ness Monster. Uncle Wolfe is planning an expedition to New Zealand and he doesnt really have room for two kids on his crew despite the fact that hes rented a huge (and possibly haunted) freighter for the trip. But Marty and Grace will do anything to see the Kraken the gigantic squid that has terrified sailors for centuries! Unfortunately someone on board the ship is determined to sabotage their mission and if theyre not careful Marty and Grace just might become the saboteurs next victims. Roland Smith brings his trademark flair for action adventure and exciting storytelling to his Scholastic debut and its sure to leave young readers clamoring for more!