Trudi Strain Trueit
Author of Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret (Book 1)
About the Author
Image credit: Trudi Trueit at the 2018 U.S. National Book Festival By Fuzheado - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=72264897
Series
Works by Trudi Strain Trueit
Detecting Volcanic Eruptions (Detecting Disasters) (Focus Readers: Detecting Disasters: Navigator Level) (2017) 3 copies
A Pena do Falcão 2 copies
A Dupla Hélice 2 copies
Tiikerin pesä 1 copy
Nebulan uhka 1 copy
Haukan sulka 1 copy
Kaksoiskierre 1 copy
Tähtidyynit 1 copy
Segredos De Um Rato De Laboratorio: Meninas Nao Entram (Cachorros Tudo Bem!) - Volume 1 (Em Portuguese do Brasil) (2012) 1 copy
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- Legal name
- Trueit, Trudi Strain
- Gender
- female
- Occupations
- journalist
television reporter
weather forecaster
author - Agent
- Rosemary Stimola, Stimola Literary Studio
- Short biography
- My childhood imaginary friend and the wild fiction stories I wrote early in life pretty much sealed my future fate as a writer. I've been a TV news reporter, PR specialist, freelance writer, and now, I write books for children. My first fiction series, Julep O'Toole, was released by Penguin and Aladdin publishes my Secrets of a Lab Rat series. Both series' are for middle grade readers. On the nonfiction side, I've written more than 70 titles, on everything from storm chasing to video gaming. My publishers include Scholastic, Marshall Cavendish, and The Child's World. I've been married for 25 years to my college sweetheart, Bill, a high school photography teacher. I love photography, art, and napping with my 18-pound ragdoll cat, Kira. Visit my website at www.truditrueit.com
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Seattle, Washington, USA
- Places of residence
- Seattle, Washington, USA
Everett, Washington, USA - Associated Place (for map)
- Washington, USA
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The Explorers' adventures continue as does Cruz's search for the final clue to his deceased mom's puzzle that will lead him to the answers he needs - about her work and about himself. He and some of his close friends race against the mysterious and deadly Nebula all the while continuing their education aboard the Orion, a sea going classroom for the Academy. But Cruz and his friends cannot figure out the latest riddle tht will lead them to the last piece of the puzzle and so they have no show more destination and no idea where to look for the next, and final, clue. Even though these books are targeted for young readers, I have thoroughly enjoyed them. They are quick reads with very good characters and the occasional plot twist. And while they are fiction, Trueit uses modern science and technology and offers the reader references in the appendix to where the information is found in our word today. I am looking forward to the final book with great anticipation! show less
This book was given to me to read by the librarian at the elementary school I work at. I am often asked to do this in order for them to better monitor the books that our library receives and to make sure the books are appropriate for the age groups who will be checking them out.
I have to be honest and admit I wasn't looking forward to reading this one. Overall, on first appearances it seems to be intended for a very young audience and I wasn't holding out much hope that there would be any show more real depth to the book beyond "who our besties will be this week." I ended up being VERY surprised with this one.
The main character, Julep, is a typical, awkward 11 year old who is desperately trying to fit in. She envies the other kids in her class at school, all of whom have cell phones, SE (self expression) tees, and manageable hair while her mother is trying so hard to make her realize she doesn't need to be like everyone else. I loved how the author really has shown the struggle of every school-aged girl to fit in while trying to be independent and true to themselves and the dysfunctional relationship we often have with our mothers at that age.
The book is actually going on my "must purchase" list for when my daughter is a little older. It was cute, but not too cute, relevant to today's preteens, and written in a manner that will draw the young reader into the story. show less
I have to be honest and admit I wasn't looking forward to reading this one. Overall, on first appearances it seems to be intended for a very young audience and I wasn't holding out much hope that there would be any show more real depth to the book beyond "who our besties will be this week." I ended up being VERY surprised with this one.
The main character, Julep, is a typical, awkward 11 year old who is desperately trying to fit in. She envies the other kids in her class at school, all of whom have cell phones, SE (self expression) tees, and manageable hair while her mother is trying so hard to make her realize she doesn't need to be like everyone else. I loved how the author really has shown the struggle of every school-aged girl to fit in while trying to be independent and true to themselves and the dysfunctional relationship we often have with our mothers at that age.
The book is actually going on my "must purchase" list for when my daughter is a little older. It was cute, but not too cute, relevant to today's preteens, and written in a manner that will draw the young reader into the story. show less
A fitting end to this series for pre-teens, early teens. Cruz and his friends must find the final piece of the puzzle to solve the cipher and unlock its secrets. Bur time is not on their side as they struggle to finish out the classwork for the year, race against the mysterious Nebula, and try to uncover the spy in their midst. And as they get closer to the goal, the more dangerous things become. Trueit has a very readable writing style and through the series of books her characters have show more grown together like a family. The characters are complex and realistic and the mix of geography, biology and other sciences with futuristic technology makes this adventure series even more compelling. In addition, at the end of each book are short articles on the science upon which much of the plot is based. It is both a good read and an educational one. I thoroughtly enjoyed this series! show less
*I got this book form the publisher for my honest thoughts*
I found this to super fun read. I thought it was much more realistic and science heavy version of 39 clues. This book def had a strong mix of adventure and mystery but also knowledge and history and science. I really loved the structure of this book and all the characters were just so much fun to read about. I really enjoyed the trio of characters that developed and am super excited to see how the ending and will effect the structure show more of the future books. I also loved how this book had so many pictures to accent the story. Readers who enjoyed 39 clues may like this if they looking for more of realistic story, should check it out! I am def going to read book 2! show less
I found this to super fun read. I thought it was much more realistic and science heavy version of 39 clues. This book def had a strong mix of adventure and mystery but also knowledge and history and science. I really loved the structure of this book and all the characters were just so much fun to read about. I really enjoyed the trio of characters that developed and am super excited to see how the ending and will effect the structure show more of the future books. I also loved how this book had so many pictures to accent the story. Readers who enjoyed 39 clues may like this if they looking for more of realistic story, should check it out! I am def going to read book 2! show less
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