Discover the secrets of the Sudan as you travel along with 13-year-old adventurer James O'Dell and his unflappable schoolmate, the 10-year-old Mary Patterson, in this Geographic Adventure. After traveling from their boarding school in Cairo, Egypt to the capital city of Sudan, they find themselves in a world of trouble. Will their survival skills and quick thinking save them, or will they end up like the sun bleached skeletons they discover in the Sahara Desert? For adult and young readers alike, this first book in the Geographic Adventure Series teaches geography, history, and outdoor survival skills rolled up in a fast moving and fun adventure story. The G.A.S. series is ideal for those who want their children to pick up useful survival skills as they learn about the world around them.