2021 Green Earth Book Award Long List

It’s time for animals to take fate into their own paws! The Endangereds is the first book in a thrilling new adventure series by world-renowned environmentalist and Emmy-nominated host of Xploration Awesome Planet Philippe Cousteau and award-winning TURBO Racers author Austin Aslan.

Innocent animals are in trouble: temperatures are climbing, tides are rising, and nature is suffering. Someone needs to step in to rescue animals from extinction. Someone needs to turn this mess around, before it’s too late.

And that someone is . . . the Endangereds, the unlikeliest heroes you’ll ever meet—a superstrong polar bear, a pangolin with a genius for engineering, an extremely sarcastic narwhal, and an orangutan with a big dream.

Together, these four daredevils are determined to save endangered species across the globe, no matter what the risk. Rappelling into an underground cavern to save the day? No problem. Looping video footage to sneak through buildings unnoticed? Got it covered. Opening a doorknob? Okay, pretty hard without thumbs. But don’t worry. No matter what it takes, the Endangereds will get the job done.

But when two of their friends get kidnapped by a villain with a dastardly agenda, the team finds themselves up to their snouts in trouble. Can the Endangereds save the day? Or will this villain put humans and animals alike on the extinction list?

The A-Team meets the animal kingdom in the first book in the thrilling new adventure series from the host of Xploration Awesome Planet Philippe Cousteau and award-winning author Austin Aslan.

Animal Rescue Team: Meet the Endangereds: Nukilik the polar bear, Wangari the genius pangolin, Murdock the sarcastic narwhal, and Arief the orangutan leader on a mission to save the world’s most vulnerable creatures.
Talking Animal Adventure: When animals can talk, plan, and fight back, anything is possible. Perfect for young readers who love fast-paced, funny, and heroic animal stories.
Found Family: They may be the unlikeliest heroes you’ll ever meet, but this team of misfits must learn to trust each other when two of their friends are kidnapped by a mysterious villain.
High-Tech Gadgets: From a secret high-tech base to a state-of-the-art aircraft, this isn’t your average walk in the woods. Get ready for spy gadgets, daring escapes, and a whole lot of teamwork.
Environmental Conservation Theme: Created by world-renowned environmentalist Philippe Cousteau, this action-packed series inspires kids to learn about endangered species and the importance of protecting our planet.