written by Craig Bradley
illustrated by Laurie A. Conley
Peter Polo has been waiting his whole life for this: The Great Khan has sent him on a dangerous quest to the far-off valley of Hunza. Peter finally has a chance to step out of his famous brother’s shadow and into the light of his own adventure. But the path to greatness is treacherous. Someone (or something) is causing the sacred snow leopards to disappear, and the people of Hunza fear the return of a legendary monster known as the Snow Beast. It’s going to take great courage for Peter and his friends to uncover the truth and save the people of Hunza . . . before it’s too late.
$3.99 – $21.95
Craig Bradley is an avid hiker and traveler who often chronicles his adventures for his family and friends. He has lived and traveled extensively throughout Asia. Intrigued by the tales of Marco Polo as a child, he often imagined what it might have been like to be Marco’s younger brother—and so Peter Polo was born. Craig currently lives in Virginia with his wife and two sons and travels whenever possible.
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, E-book
Pages: 108
ISBN (HC) 978-1-947860-96-4
ISBN (PB) 978-1-947860-97-1
ISBN (EB) 978-1-947860-98-8
Release Date: 4/17/2020
“This book is just like the adventures I loved most as a child—exciting, compulsively readable, and with just the right number of twists. I can’t wait to go on more adventures with Peter Polo!”
– Leah Grover, bookseller at Bard’s Alley Bookstore, Vienna, Virginia
“A daring adventure . . . !”
– Karen Kane, Edgar Award-nominated author of Charlie & Frog
Laurie A. Conley is an artist and illustrator who specializes in bringing historical scenes to life with pen and ink. Her work has been published extensively in educational materials, and she has illustrated both fiction and non-fiction books for middle grade readers. She also creates fine art pieces and especially enjoys drawing whimsical and spooky haunted house portraits. Laurie earned a BFA from Syracuse University and has worked professionally for over thirty years. She and her husband live in Maryland with their youngest son in their long-time family home. You can find Laurie’s work online at www.laurieaconley.com and on popular social media platforms.
