A prereq would be something I could get my hands on.Mula - 12-30-2013 at 06:19 AM
How about Baja Legends?mulegemichael - 12-30-2013 at 07:30 AM
hands down, gene kira's "king of the moon"....i've read it 3 times.tripledigitken - 12-30-2013 at 07:30 AM
King of the Moon by Gene Kira, is my first choice. Still available.
Kenmeasomsan - 12-30-2013 at 07:53 AM
Heap of Bones, by Steve Sorensen. A Baja Surfer's Chronicle . The guy lives in Zacatitos and describes the surf breaks, as well as the people down
here. Not sure where it is available but I meet him and many people he talks about. If you surf Baja I believe you will enjoy this read. I got the
book at a local,art show in Zacks ..
[Edited on 12-30-2013 by measomsan]Howard - 12-30-2013 at 08:00 AM
God and Mr. Gomez by Jack Smith. Very, very funny book about the true adventure of a rookie having a house built in Baja.bufeo - 12-30-2013 at 09:07 AM
You mention that this is a book for your 12-year old, but you don't designate whether you're looking for fiction or non-fiction.
In light of that I recommend the following: The Pearl by John Steinbeck and Kira's King of the Moon for the fiction and God and
Mr. Gomez for non-fiction.
Allen R.
[Edited on 12-30-2013 by bufeo]ncampion - 12-30-2013 at 09:13 AM
Ditto with "bufeo's" suggestions.David K - 12-30-2013 at 09:26 AM
Any or all of Graham Mackintosh's books! Real life adventure and lots of historical content.
Journey of the Flame... for fiction, as it is based on real events in history. It is written in Old English style wording, so a bit difficult there.
Baja Legends is a good call... King of the Moon may be a tad too adult due to the love story in it?
A 12 year old may respond well to any Baja book after he/she visits the place and shows some excitement. The Geology book and the Lizard book are
great.
I loved Erle Stanley Gardner's books... 'Off the Beaten Track in Baja' I got when I was about 11!
My book on the missions is also good stuff!
Mike McMahan's There it is:Baja! (or the paperback edition: My Adventures in Baja) was one of my favorites.
Here are the covers:
Just some ideas...sancho - 12-30-2013 at 11:16 AM
The age appropriate may be off a bit, but 'Almost an
Island', B Berger, funny talesMexitron - 12-30-2013 at 11:32 AM
David---interesting cover for Minch's geology book----was just perusing my copy and the authors are John Minch and Tom Leslie...I knew Minch and
Leslie had a falling out but didn't know the book was reissued with Minch's sons as co-authors....weebray - 12-30-2013 at 03:49 PM
The one book that captured my imagination for the Baja and inspired my first adventure south is "Trails and tales of Baja" by Pel Carter 1967. It's
really timeless and a true adventure a kid would be fascinated by. I still remember the arduous journey they made from Ensanada to Santo Tomas!
Something that takes us minuets today.
Pel Carter 1967
David K - 12-30-2013 at 04:50 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by weebray
The one book that captured my imagination for the Baja and inspired my first adventure south is "Trails and tales of Baja" by Pel Carter 1967. It's
really timeless and a true adventure a kid would be fascinated by. I still remember the arduous journey they made from Ensanada to Santo Tomas!
Something that takes us minuets today.
David K - 12-30-2013 at 04:52 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by sancho
The age appropriate may be off a bit, but 'Almost an
Island', B Berger, funny tales
David K - 12-30-2013 at 04:55 PM
Here's one actually written for Jr. High readers... but the rest of us can enjoy it too... IF you can find a copy!!!
There's even a map of Baja inside...
Published in 1964, and with Jeeps and lost missions, a real winner!
David K - 12-30-2013 at 04:57 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by Mexitron
David---interesting cover for Minch's geology book----was just perusing my copy and the authors are John Minch and Tom Leslie...I knew Minch and
Leslie had a falling out but didn't know the book was reissued with Minch's sons as co-authors....
That copy came to me from Dave and Juanita at Cielito Lindo, about 2002... It is a 1998 edition.wilderone - 12-30-2013 at 05:11 PM
The Girl from the Sea of Cortez would be perfect for a 12-yr old.
Into a Desert Place is one of my top 10 books.
"The Log from the Sea of Cortez" by John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts
Please encourage your beautiful child to keep reading about his interests and if Baja is part of that, he will find a world of wonder.
That is all.
[Edited on 12-31-2013 by Gypsy Jan]
boe4fun - 12-30-2013 at 08:14 PM
Baja Haha by Fred Hocter is a compilation of hilarious stories that a 12 year old might enjoy.bajadogs - 12-30-2013 at 10:04 PM
I'm surprised this has not been mentioned -
The Baja Catch
Gene Kira, Neil Kelly
I'm not much of a fisherman but found this book the be a wealth of information.David K - 12-30-2013 at 11:28 PM
The more I think of it, just get him/her Graham's books... they are available still new (not rare books)... super reading, super adventurous, super
informative... Get them in the order he wrote them, I recommend:
1) Into a Desert Place (1990)
2) Journey with a Baja Burro(2001)
3) Nearer My Dog to Thee (2003)
4) Marooned with Very Little Beer (2008)
Order from Graham directly: http://grahammackintosh.com
