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:
- 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
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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