Thunker and the Treasure of Sundial Cave (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798530858208)

A gifted high school senior nicknamed "Thunker" and a friend were studying local lava tube caves for a science project. Thunker wanted to share his discovery of a mysterious natural sundial, which he found inside a lava tube cave, but then he discovered a nearby cave full of rare ancient petroglyphs and a treasure box! His girlfriend had warned him about suspicious strangers who were inquiring about the caves. Suddenly Thunker found himself surrounded by violent crooks and overzealous government bureaucrats. It took all his ingenuity to save himself and his friend from the adults who lusted after his discoveries. The consequences of telling the truth became a test of his personal integrity as he anguished over what to do.

This young adult adventure is realistic fiction. It takes place at real locations in the fascinating volcanic desert of Lincoln County, Idaho, USA. The story is illustrated with photographs of places where the action took place. Readers can find and visit those places by using GPS coordinates or Waymark Codes from the footnotes, which link to details about the specific story locations online. Readers can even take personal credit for physically visiting the story's waymarked locations by posting an online log of their site visits in a competitive scavenger hunt!

Author: J. Wanless Southwick
ISBN-13: 9798530858208
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 07/03/2021
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d