kind of boring ( )

Jack (Age 14) and his younger sister Ashley (almost 12) are enjoying the sights of Gatlinburg, TN while their mother, a wildlife veterinarian, studies elk at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Soon however, Dr. Olivia Landon's expertise is needed on a more urgent situation: several recent black bear attacks that occurred in and near GSMNP is cause for dire concern. Jack takes it upon himself to investigate: Are two new friends, Yonah Firekiller (Age 16) who still holds a childhood grudge against aspiring country singer Merle Chapman (age 15) somehow to blame? A quick and easy read for younger teens and tweens. Having been to the Smokies several times, I was able to picture all the sights and sounds. This is 13th in a series of mysteries taking place in America's national parks. ( )