After an unknown teenage Hawaiian surfer saves Josh Ladd from drowning, he is surprised when two rough-looking men chase him off so that he cannot even talk to his rescuer. When Josh persists in trying to be friends, he and his entire family are threatened. Josh’s situation becomes more desperate when a tidal wave is expected and Josh is chased into a cane field which is set on fire.
 
Twelve-year-old Josh Ladd longs to see his best friend who moved to Hawaii. On the way home from his California school a stranger approaches Josh to ask suspicious questions. This small incident turns into major danger when Josh and his family fly to Hawaii and the mysterious stranger follows them. The friends are thrust into all kinds of high adventure and danger throughout the 15-book series.
 
Lee Roddy, a best-selling author and award-winning novelist, has written more than sixty books including this popular series for young readers. The adventure-packed books follow the Ladd family around the world. These Christian -based novels are ideal for young boys, ages 8 to 12 and reluctant readers.