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Mad and younger sister Roo suspect that their ornithologist dad is in danger. He's been sent to Central America by the La Lava Corporation to search for a possibly extinct bird; the girls must figure out how to save him themselves. This page-turner features legends, a little magic, and a lot of bravery, all of which aid the kids in their quest.