Jennifer Jayne Scobie 
Kendrick In the Land of the Giant Kangaroos [EPUB ebook] 

This novella is an adventure and mystery for kids 9 to 14 years of age. ——-While on vacation with his parents, young Kendrick meets Savanna, a giant kangaroo who thinks that Kendrick is baby Joey. Finally convincing her that he isn’t Joey by letting her look at him through a magnifying glass, they both go looking for the missing kangaroo Joey with Kendrick riding in Savanna’s pouch. In the adventure of a lifetime, Kendrick helps find Joey and learns a lot about giant kangaroos. He can’t wait to get back home and tell his friend, Zayden, of his adventures. The next summer, Zayden goes on vacation with Kendrick and meets the giant kangaroos himself. After introducing Zayden to Savanna, the boys learn that two kangaroos are missing. Wanting to help, the boys look for the missing kangaroos, never expecting to stumble upon the mysterious Kangaroo Curse and secrets that can turn the world upside down – and they can’t tell a soul what they’ve seen or heard!