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Highlights
- Will Hobbs's classic tale of whitewater adventure is back in print with an exciting new look.No adults, no permit, no river map.
- 208 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Action & Adventure
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About the Book
Fifteen-year-old Jessie and the other rebellious teenage members of a wilderness survival school team abandon their adult leader, hijack his boats, and try to run the dangerous white water at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.Book Synopsis
Will Hobbs's classic tale of whitewater adventure is back in print with an exciting new look.No adults, no permit, no river map. After fifteen-year-old Jessie gets sent to Discovery Unlimited, an outdoor education program, she and six companions "borrow" the company's rafting gear and take off down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon on their own. Floating beneath sheer red walls, camping on white sand beaches, and exploring caves and waterfalls, Jessie and the others are having the time of their lives--at first. But when they're pursued by helicopters, they boldly push on into the black-walled inner gorge, the heart of the Grand Canyon, only to encounter huge rapids, bone-chilling rain, injuries, and conflict within the group. What will be the consequences of their reckless adventure? This riveting novel includes an author's note about his own rafting experiences and has been ranked by the American Library Association as a "100 Best of the Best" for twenty-five years--a testament to the enduring popularity of the action and adventure that await in Downriver.About the Author
Will Hobbs is the award-winning author of many popular adventure stories for young readers, including Bearstone and Beardance. His picture book, Beardream, illustrated by Jill Kastner, is a companion to these novels. Seven of his novels have been chosen by the American Library Association as Best Books for Young Adults. A graduate of Stanford University and former language arts teacher, he lives in Durango, Colorado, with his wife, Jean. Longtime backpackers and river runners, they have spent many years exploring the mountain and canyon settings of Will's stories.To learn more about the author and his books, visit Will's Web site at www.WillHobbsAuthor.com
Dimensions (Overall): 7.67 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x .57 Inches (D)
Weight: .31 Pounds
Suggested Age: 10-14 Years
Number of Pages: 208
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Action & Adventure
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Theme: Survival Stories
Format: Paperback
Author: Will Hobbs
Language: English
Street Date: July 10, 2012
TCIN: 88897078
UPC: 9781442445475
Item Number (DPCI): 247-54-1314
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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