Twelve-year-old Zenith Ducette, daughter of a police chief, lives in Hurricane, a small town in west-Texas. Zenith Ducette also lives by words of inspiration given to her by her mother.

Zenith, you must always be Smart, Strong, and Brave.

Every day Zenith strives to live by her mother’s words. Every night, after saying her prayers, she recites her mother’s words. Zenith knows the words have helped her solve mysteries and save lives. She knows, also, they have saved hers.

Zenith Ducette’s mother is a Pueblo Hopi Native-American; her father is Euro-American. As every child, Zenith is a wonderful blend of her parents’ and ancestors’ cultures. As every child in the United States, Zenith is an American.

ALL  ABOUT  Z:  Her Partner

Armando Alonso Cruz is Zenith’s most trusted friend.

Together they charge into each mystery, knowing they must use every ounce of their courage and intelligence to solve the problem and protect each other.

In every exciting story Zenith and Armando battle to protect their families, their friends, and the good people of Hurricane, Texas, against terrible dangers.

In every mystery Zenith and Armando know luck is important. At twelve-years-old, neither Zenith nor Armando is ready to admit it, but they are devoted to each other.

ALL  ABOUT  Z:  Her Mentors

A mentor is a special person in student’s life. A mentor is a teacher and a guide who prepares his or her student for life’s journey. A mentor provides knowledge and support, but a mentor cannot provide success. It is up to the student to travel life’s road.

Zenith Ducette has two mentors: Ruby Coner, the Ducette family’s housekeeper, and Edgar Two-Scalps, the extraordinary head of the city’s library.

No child on earth has better guides.

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