PUMA

Stalking Los Angeles is a gripping, coming of age tale of a contemporary Native American boy who is seeking to reconnect with his ancient tribal roots. Reggie goes on a vision quest to discover his ‘power animal’ that could help him deal with his domineering dad, the school bully and losing his girlfriend. When his father leaves to fight in Iraq, the family is forced to move into the big city. At the same time, a young mountain lion, puma, as known to conservationists, miraculously jumps over two freeways and enters the megalopolis. “Here’s where fiction and fact collide,” says Tom Berquist, the author. “The parallel challenges that the real lion faces are harrowing, but true and written from inside the animal’s skin.” Both young and adult readers will be captivated by the suspense; wondering and worrying how their two lives will intersect. If you like exciting stories about a boy’s love of animals with a paranormal, mystery twist and, an educational foundation, you’ll love this book.