An early morning phone call sends the author on two searches: one for a missing twelve-year-old boy and the other for peace after the accidental drowning death of her own thirteen year old son. This personal story details the search methods used by a real search and rescue team comprised of teens aged 14 to 21. The appendix includes information about what to take when you go hiking, added information about search teams, and other interesting "inside" information about Search and Rescue. "Katie McPhail's 911~Missing Person! is a straightforward book addressed to young people, and filled from cover to cover with the real life adventure of the search for a missing twelve year old. Individual chapters address the chronological order of a real search mission, from the call of the missing child to the rescue. Based on an actual search, this book is written in an easy-to-understand language for kids in junior high and up!" - J Erikson, Multnomah County Sheriff deputy and former Post 18 member McPhail's work draws readers in with a captivating search and rescue story before providing valuable information regarding outdoor safety. Nice to start the story right away; no waiting to know what happened, and to who. Moves slowly enough so that we can understand what is happening, but doesn't linger where it doesn't need to. - Storytelleralley.com reviewer A verymoving story and it raised me to joy and also to tears. Great story. - AmazonCustomer review Want to read other books by Kate. Very well written! I couldn't put it down until I finished it. Touching with her personal loss of her son. Amazon Customer review As we read more and more about violent and self-destructive children in today's society,we begin to think that ALL kids are wild and vicious.  911 ~ MissingPerson! is about a unique group of teens ~ the members past and present of Marion County Post 18.  Post 18 is a Search and Rescue Team affiliated with the Marion County Sheriff's Office in Oregon.  These young people spend many hours training in the field as well as classroom time. This is a volunteer program; the adult leaders also deserve a great deal of credit.Some of the 14-year-old recruits come into this program "at risk" for future incarceration; many leave to become police officers or paramedics. This program truly builds adults who are confident in their own ability to become leaders.   911 ~ Missing Person! Is the based-on-fact story of one search. Join the members of Post 18 in their quest to find a missing 12-year-old.  Time is running out as Marion County Search and Rescue units are joined by other counties.  Included is an appendix listing items for outdoor safety, tips for outdoor survival and more information about Marion County, Oregon's Search and Rescue Program. The early morning call tells me there is a 12 year old boy lost in the woods! As I jump out of bed, I think of the time when I received a similar message about my own son. Will I be able to help some frantic parents with their fear and pain? Will our well-trained search and rescue teams be able to find this inexperienced child before it is too late? This edge-of-four-seat story keeps the reader interested. It also helps in better understanding the selflessness of volunteers in the Search and Rescue field. Based on a true story, this is guaranteed to leave the reader wanting more information about this unique program which trains teens to be responsible, caring, and unselfish. Written by Kate McPhail, author of The Money Tree, Rollin' Into Mystery, Tale of Tails, and No Escape!, this new adventure book has just been re-released by Dragon Wings Publishing of Murphy, Oregon. Kate was secretary of Marion County Search and Rescue's Radio Emergency Action Citizen Team (REACT) for two years. She then became an advisor to Post18, which is a group of teens aged 14-18. During her time as an advisor, she participated in the classroom and field training exercises along with the recruits. She also was certified as a level 2 EMT. Ms. McPhail states, "I loved being a part of this group! They truly are tomorrow's leaders." Kate is currently working on a Teacher Resource book and several more children's books.