virgin islands of the united states

On the Caribbean island of St. John, a family experiences the drama, danger, and destruction of a hurricane.

Illustrations and text present the history, geography, people, politics and government, economy, and social life and customs of this Commonwealth of the U.S. Also includes single page overviews of American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

While at St. John National Park in the Virgin Islands for a seminar on coral reefs, the Landons help a wealthy thirteen-year-old to find his birth mother, who he believes is in danger.

Jamie finds both fun and responsibility when Izzard the lizard adopts him for a mother.