Young Adult Fantasy Adventure
In the heart of Madagascar’s wild forests, danger lurks—and
survival depends on courage, loyalty, and the strength of brotherhood.
When a ruthless gang of fossae ambushes a sifaka family home, two friends
witness their families being taken hostage. Slick and Isaiah—spared
from the tragedy—rally themselves and unexpected allies, vowing to
embark on a daring rescue mission.
Their journey is treacherous, filled with shifting shadows, fierce enemies,
and heartbreaking choices. But in the face of overwhelming odds, these young
heroes discover that true strength lies in camaraderie, resilience, and
daring to hope when all seems lost.
Madagascar Marauders: In Pursuit of Precious Plunder is a thrilling young
adult fantasy adventure packed with action, suspense, humor, and heart. Dive
into a world where danger and wonder collide, where adolescent bravery meets
gritty survival, and where the wild and mysterious island of Madagascar
springs vividly to life.
Perfect for fans of animal fantasy, high-stakes adventure, and
unforgettable friendships.
Adventure. Brotherhood. Survival. The fight for family begins now.
For readers ages 13+ who love:
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- Action-packed animal adventures
- Heartfelt themes of loyalty and courage
- Gritty yet heartwarming coming-of-age journeys
- A deep dive into Madagascar’s fascinating wildlife
EXCERPT
Introduction
On the large, fascinating island of Madagascar there live a plethora of
peculiar and exotic animals. Two of those animals are lemurs and sifakas.
Both creatures are small, monkey-like, and categorized as lemurs.
Sifakas are slightly larger and are most at-home in the treetops. Most
lemur species, however, prefer to spend the majority of their time on the
rainforest floor.
Isaiah the Ring-tailed Lemur
Isaiah is a ring-tailed lemur who spends most of his time on the
rainforest floor. Ever since he was a young boy, Isaiah has enjoyed running
and jumping over organic obstacles, swinging through trees with a
single paw, and dodging the lurking fossae inhabiting his mind’s eye. He
enjoys playing many games with his lifelong friend, Slick. Isaiah grows
anxious when he’s alone, especially in tight situations. He attributes this
to early memories having been lost in the forest for two days without
seeing a single one of his kind.
Slick the Sifaka
Slick the Sifaka is a lot like most male Coquerel’s sifakas his age.
He forages in the morning and at night looking for food (starting with
the pantry!) When outside his treehouse, he is claiming territory by
spraying or scratching a tree leaving a rather distinct and, yes, putrid
scent mark.
Slick is able to jump 15 tail lengths through the trees. He doesn’t
hesitate to use his athletic abilities to sneak around and spy on other
creatures–including Isaiah. In fact, the two frequently compete to see
who can spy on the other the longest without getting caught. Once
caught, the winner decides a punishment, usually involving minor
punches to the shoulder or a swift calf kick to the leg.
Slick enjoys spying on everybody, including the fossa brothers,
Broosa and Toulousa, notorious thieves who made random appearances
in their neck of the woods every season. To date, Slick has only caught
mere glimpses of the two ruffians plotting together, but never actually
catching them redhanded. Naive to the consequences of a face-to-face
encounter with any fossa, let alone Broosa and Tolousa, young Slick still
entertained the fantasy of being the kid who caught the most famous
thieves ever to inhabit Madagascar.
About the Author
I am B.K. Boshell, I research and sponge off my parents because $14 is
still the minimum in Florida. I am currently a sophomore in high school,
play varsity basketball, and enjoy spending time in nature. Writing is a
passion of mine.
My journey began at the age of nine with a summer experiment into writing
that evolved into a passion, which I pursued increasingly as the years
progressed. My writing process revolves around noise-cancelling headphones,
owl hours, a lot of paper, and a ballpoint pen. I draw my inspiration from
the myriad places of research I have found myself in over the years.
Creating characters and giving them life is incredibly fulfilling as you
channel personal experience, the experience of others, and stories of old
into forming something that you hope is compelling.
Truthfully, I want people to enjoy the book for what it is, but also learn
of the arcane and intriguing world that is Madagascar. Whether it be the
elephant birds that weighed up to one ton, or the merciless feline-esque
fossae, I want people to be thrilled about the bizarre and intriguing facts
the island has to offer.
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