Palisades Escapades: Bats and a Bird Bring Bumps and Bruises

What awaits seven-year-old Melody and her twin brother Mallory at the Mississippi Palisades State Park? Besides impressive views at the top of the Sentinel Trail, or on the Iowa side of the great river?

Melody suddenly realizes that her brother may have a special capability when it comes to bumos and bruises.

Before the family starts out, however, Mallory bmust fulfill an hour's community service at the Indiana Dunes. He comes away with a new friend, new knowledge about the region, and a rock...