In Book 9, Middle Peninsula South, the children specifically explore the wonders of the Galapagos Islands. They meet some unique animals normally found there. The Galapagos Islands straddle the equator and are situated in the Pacific Ocean about 1,000 km or 600 miles west of Ecuador in South America. How some of these unique animals migrated to Left-Hand Island is still a mystery. However, this peaceful place may present a potential problem.
Cautionary note:
This book series was originally intended to be read to children in those precious bonding years of four and five year olds. But the books slowly and gradually become more elaborate, using harder words. This encourages a better learning experience, as you the reader get to explain certain words or phrases to them.
As the series progresses, the books become funnier, but also scarier. At many school readings, the children always seem to want me to read the scarier books. Although the monsters and pictures become scarier, they are no more scary than a Disney movie. So before you read to a young one, please flip to the end, to see if the scary monsters are too harsh for more sensitive viewers. These books will also serve to teach and delight early readers.
Thank you.