Josh Ladd, his family, and friend Tank Catlett are on a fun cruise to Mexico when the boys learn that King Kong is a passenger, and he hates them both. Besides the known jeopardy from this bully, there's unknown danger when a stranger hides something in Josh's luggage and another passenger will do anything to find it.
 
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.