911-- Missing Person! - Paperback

by Kate McPhail (Author)

An early morning phone call sends the author on two searches: one for a missing twelve-year-old boy and the other for peace after the accidental drowning death of her own thirteen year old son. This personal story details the search methods used by a real search and rescue team comprised of teens aged 14 to 21. The appendix includes information about what to take when you go hiking, added information about search teams, and other interesting "inside" information about Search and Rescue.

Author Biography

Written by Kate McPhail, author of The Money Tree, Rollin' Into Mystery, Tale of Tails, and No Escape!, this new adventure book has just been re-released by Dragon Wings Publishing of Murphy, Oregon. Kate was secretary of Marion County Search and Rescue's Radio Emergency Action Citizen Team (REACT) for two years. She then became an advisor to Post18, which is a group of teens aged 14-18. During her time as an advisor, she participated in the classroom and field training exercises along with the recruits. She also was certified as a level 2 EMT. Ms. McPhail states, "I loved being a part of this group! They truly are tomorrow's leaders." Kate is currently working on a Teacher Resource book and several more children's books.