Avery Miles is ready to spread her wings and prove her worth on a church mission trip to Iraq, but when their entourage gets blown off course in a desert dust storm, the group is lost in an inexplicable garden oasis. Along with the luscious fruits and crystal springs, Avery and her friends find poisonous snakes, deadly sink holes, and a group of natives that are almost unearthly-but that's not their biggest problem. No matter which way they trek, they can't seem to leave. To keep the group safe, Avery steps up and takes charge, but it isn't long before she realizes things aren't as they seem. She isn't the only one seeing the mysterious boy named Rae, and she's pretty sure her father is sabotaging her rescue efforts. Gathering her courage, Avery must decide what's most important to her-finally winning her father's approval, or getting out of the jungle for good. View the book Video: http://youtu.be/zGl3i7ZhJLs

Katie Clark is the author of multiple books for teens and children, including her young adult Enslaved Series with Pelican Book Group. She is available for classroom visits and Skype chats to discuss her books. Katie lives in northern Alabama.