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The sailor cipher / Trudi Trueit ; illustrations by Khadijah Khatib ; maps by National Geographic Maps.

Explorer academy vela (other title)
Trueit, Trudi Strain, (author.). Khatib, Khadijah, (illustrator.).

Summary:

Soon after Cruz, Sailor, Emmett, and Lani return for their second year at Explorer Academy, their sense of calm is shattered when Sailor's older sister goes missing. Amidst incredible expeditions to far-flung destinations and competitive classes, Sailor bravely steps into the lead to discover how her sister's sudden disappearance may be linked to an illegal and deadly animal-trafficking ring. Despite winning the prestigious North Star Award and being surrounded by close friends and teachers who she has traveled the world with, Sailor's never felt less sure of herself. As the team faces puzzling obstacles and follows complex clues aboard the new ship, Vela, Sailor grapples with a secret of her own. Will she risk everything and choose to embrace her destiny?

Record details

  • ISBN: 1426375662
  • ISBN: 9781426375668
  • ISBN: 1426376014
  • ISBN: 9781426376016
  • Physical Description: 207 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
  • Publisher: Washington D.C. : Under the Stars, National Geographic, [2024]

Content descriptions

Target Audience Note:
Ages 8-12.
Subject:
Friendship > Juvenile fiction.
Missing persons > Juvenile fiction.
Secrecy > Juvenile fiction.
Youth, Māori > Juvenile fiction.
Friendships.
Secrecy.
Genre:
Action and adventure fiction.
Detective and mystery fiction.
Science fiction.

Available copies

  • 6 of 9 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Rutherford County Library System. (Show)

Holds

  • 1 current hold with 9 total copies.
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Haynes Branch Library JF Tru (Text) 38801102155360 Juvenile Fiction Available -
Ashe County Public Library J TRU (Text) 50503300648518 Juvenile Fiction In transit -
Hazel W. Guilford Memorial Library J FIC (Text) 38344101759247 Juvenile Fiction Available -
Henderson Main Branch TRU (Text) 33258010496351 Juvenile Fiction Available -
Hudson (Fontana) J TRUEIT (Text) 39493109948028 Juvenile Fiction Available -
Mauney Memorial Library J TRU (Text) 26280862103412 Juvenile Fiction Available -
Saluda Library J F TRU (Text) 31250200089661 Juvenile Fiction Available -
South Buncombe/Skyland Library J TRU (Text) 0020660278951 Juvenile Fiction In transit -
Transylvania County Library J FIC TRU (Text) 38079300249075 Juvenile Fiction Checked out 08/19/2026

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Summary: Soon after Cruz, Sailor, Emmett, and Lani return for their second year at Explorer Academy, their sense of calm is shattered when Sailor's older sister goes missing. Amidst incredible expeditions to far-flung destinations and competitive classes, Sailor bravely steps into the lead to discover how her sister's sudden disappearance may be linked to an illegal and deadly animal-trafficking ring. Despite winning the prestigious North Star Award and being surrounded by close friends and teachers who she has traveled the world with, Sailor's never felt less sure of herself. As the team faces puzzling obstacles and follows complex clues aboard the new ship, Vela, Sailor grapples with a secret of her own. Will she risk everything and choose to embrace her destiny?