Praise for Longleaf:

“... plenty of danger to keep excitement up...a solid characterization of the kids, touches of understated humor, and rich local atmosphere."
--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

“Roger Reid has....written an engaging book for young adults. Longleaf is a great mix of captivating adventure and pretty cool facts.”
--Portico Magazine

“The story...is believable and compelling, with clear prose and a plot that moves right along.”
--Tuscaloosa News

“...anyone will enjoy reading how Jason manages to stumble upon the criminals, get lost amid the towering longleaf pines that dominate the landscape and solve a crime...”
--Florence Times Daily

“Longleaf is the action-packed story of two teenagers fleeing for their lives deep in the piney woods of Alabama’s Conecuh Forest. Reid has created a real hero in fourteen-year- old Jason Caldwell, seemingly a know-it-all who is bested by fifteen-year-old Leah. As the mystery unfolds, Jason and Leah must pool their knowledge of the forest environment to escape their would-be captors. ... Filled with humor and witty dialogue and infused with tidbits of wisdom from the natural world. Let us hope Reid will take Jason and Leah on another Alabama outdoor adventure.”
--Virginia Pounds Brown, author of Mother & Me and The Gold Disc of Coosa

“Lively characters and fast-paced action draw you right along through South Alabama's Conecuh National Forest so engagingly that you will want to devour Longleaf in one setting, but force yourself to savor every chapter of this book. Enjoy a rollicking good story and learn about a unique ecosystem at one time.”
--Billy Moore, author of Cracker’s Mule and Little Brother Real Snake

When 14-year-old Jason Caldwell goes camping with his scientist parents, all he expects is peace and quiet. But before they arrive, Jason has already been witness to a crime, and soon he'll find himself lost among the very longleaf pines that his parents hoped to study. Now Jason--and his new forest-smart friend Leah--will have to use all their knowledge of the outdoors to outwit a trio of villains and make it home safely. Set in the real-life Conecuh National Forest, Longleaf is a thrilling adventure for boys and girls—and an excellent introduction to the plants and animals of the Conecuh region.