"This adventure incorporates important geographic and cultural references, accentuated with beautiful illustrations. All elements combine for a delightful story in which the reader encounters critical lessons about science and natural history while rooting for this innovative team. This is truly a rich and adventurous read, sure to inspire and encourage young conservationists." Dr. Suzan Murray, Chief Wildlife Veterinary Medical Officer and Program director of Smithsonian's Global Health Program
"I wish this book would have been around when I was a child! A career in biology covers a large scope and this book offers a terrific introduction to the realities and challenges of wildlife conservation fieldwork. The story draws readers in with the wonder of a little-known country and species, along with some intriguing sci-fi technology. I love that one of the main characters keeps a journal (good scientific practice) which is used as a mechanism to communicate to the reader details about Phorse/Takhi behavior, their place in the ecosystem, and current threats. The immersive adventure also weaves in key issues that wildlife face in Mongolia. Overall, I found it to be a true representation of conservation work happening in Hustai National Park and a nice platform to demonstrate real-life problem-solving skills." Dr. Kate Jenks, former Conservation Biologist at the Minnesota Zoo
" ResQ Takes on the Takhi by Eva J. Pell is full of adventure, fun and some danger with wild animals, natural elements, and suspense. The ResQ team is made up of Wheaton Guinto, a brainiac, and his cousin Stowe LeBlond, a naturalist and a vegetarian, along with their grandmother Ariella, a wildlife photographer. The ResQ team is called to Mongolia to find a lost harem of Takhi -- Mongolian wild horses. The harem strayed outside the HustaiNuruu National Park and if they aren't found could threaten the park's process of reintroducing the Takhi back into the wild. It's full of adventure, fun and some danger with wild animals, natural elements, and suspense. Eva Pell keeps you interested in saving the Takhi and in wanting to learn more about science, nature and adventure. The wild and wacky sci-fi kind of inventions such as the Dynochute, the ECAPS, the HeliBoaJee and the Finder (a bionic dog) help the team on their rescue mission. ResQ Takes on the Takhi by Eva J. Pell is a really enjoyable read. Kids from ages 8-15 would like this story best but adults will like it too. There is something for everyone and the pictures that look like they are hand-drawn are great." ReaderViews
