Summary
“A swift-paced survival tale that’s a cool blend of Lord of the Flies and Journey to the Center of the Earth.” —School Library Journal
“A sharp meditation on the seemingly universal difficulties of being young, smart, and uncertain.” —BCCB
“A multifaceted journey from darkness to light.” —Kirkus Reviews
Winner of the Red Maple Fiction Award
A class field trip turns into an underground quest for survi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781481478229 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1481478222 |
| Author: | Wesley King |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 1 May 2018 |
| Weight: | 356g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm x 25mm |
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Critics Review
The quick-paced adventure and positive message of setting aside past hurts are sure to appeal. A multifaceted journey from darkness to light. – Kirkus Reviews
When Mr. Baker shares with his eighth grade AP class that they will visit Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico instead of the two-night stay in Albuquerque that last year’s class experienced, his students are not pleased. They reluctantly show up the day of the trip with snacks in tow and sensible shoes for all the walking they will be doing. What they did not prepare for is the earthquake that strikes suddenly and swallows the class deep into the earth… . The students discover the deeper they progress in the caverns, the more bizarre underground life exists—including oversize bugs and spiders. They even discover a secret society underground but are sworn to secrecy about its existence… . A swift-paced survival tale that’s a cool blend of Lord of the Flies and Journey to the Center of the Earth. – School Library Journal
About The Author
Wesley King
Wesley King is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen novels for young readers. He has received over twenty literary awards and seen his work translated for release in many languages. He is currently traveling the world full time in search of good stories and cold beer.
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