Super Short Summary

In Roland Smith's young adult adventure novel, Jaguar, fourteen-year-old Jacob "Jake" Lansa travels to a jaguar preserve in Brazil to join his zoologist father, Dr. Lansa. While on the journey, Jake faces numerous challenges, including the death of his father's colleague, a boat explosion, and a mysterious attacker. Amidst these dangers, Jake aids in capturing a jaguar and navigates the Amazon to help his father, ultimately gaining valuable experiences and skills. The book contains depictions of violence and death.