Charmian Hussey explores themes of nature, the environment, and the plight of tribal peoples worldwide. Her writing is often informed by a deep interest in history and archaeology, bringing an observant and empathetic eye to the complexities of human civilization and its place in the natural world. Hussey's prose is characterized by keen observation and a thoughtful approach to sensitive subjects. Her work reflects a personal commitment to wildlife conservation and a critical engagement with the education of younger generations.
When strange events occur in his newly inherited manor house in Cornwall, England, Stephen, a teenager who was abandoned at birth, investigates the mystery and his family history using clues found in a travel journal kept by his great uncle Theo during his trip to the Amazon River region. Suggested level: secondary.