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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No DJ as issued. 107 pages. Reviews Gr 6-10'Rob's mother has recently died an d the subsequent months have been the worst in his life. He and h is father are unable to communicate; in fact, all his father ever says to him is take it easy. When Rob, an experienced hiker, is sent on an expedition with five other teenagers through the New Z ealand bush country, disaster strikes when their guide dies. Beca use Rob has not developed the courage to stand up to the others a nd insist they follow proper safety procedures, the six teens qui ckly become lost with little food. The remainder of the novel dea ls with their efforts to return to civilization and the personal growth they experience while struggling to survive. While readers might become distracted by the jumps in time, the story itself r emains quite accessible. The emotions of these young people are r ealistically developed and the dynamics of the group are clearly expressed. The importance of friendship and finding one's own pea ce of mind is presented in a satisfactory manner. A good adventur e novel for reluctant YA readers looking for an exciting and quic k read.'Tracy Taylor, Los Angeles Public Library. Seller Inventory # 924g
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Hardback: very light foredge foxing, else vg+. 8vo, 107pp. A tramping trip in the rugged NZ bush goes horribly wrong. Seller Inventory # 18D30
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. 107 pages. nice cleancopy. Seller Inventory # 4333x