Blood Mountain by James Preller (English) Paperback Book

Description: Blood Mountain by James Preller "Perfect for fans of adventure novels by Jean Craighead George, Peg Kehret, and Gary Paulsen."Carter and his older sister Grace thought the hike with their dad and their dog would be uneventful. If anything, they figured it was Dads way of getting them off their screens for a while. But the hike on Blood Mountain turns ominous, as the siblings are separated from their father, and soon, battling the elements. They are lost. They are being hunted, but who will reach them first? The young ranger leading the search? Or the mysterious mountain man who has gone off the grid? FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography James Preller is the author of several acclaimed standalone novels including Better off Undead, The Courage Test, The Fall, Bystander, and Six Innings, as well as the Jigsaw Jones and Scary Tales chapter book series. He lives in Delmar, New York, with his family Review "Set over six days, this harrowing survival story follows two siblings as they struggle to stay alive in the wilderness. ...Chock-full of suspense and real-life danger, the story moves quickly...and Preller deftly maintains the question of their survival. ...[F]ans of Gary Paulsens books will likely be hooked from page one."--Publishers Weekly "Combine a strenuous hike in an unfamiliar wilderness park, lost kids, a dangerous hermit, a rogue mountain lion, a faithful dog, and a savvy female ranger and you have the gist of Prellers exciting thriller. ...Preller combines brave characters with vivid descriptions of the perilous mountain, grasping readers emotions in the same way as Gary Paulsens Hatchet series. -- Booklist "A simple family hike unexpectedly becomes a six-day struggle for survival for two children and their dog. ...The result is a page-turning adventure... Readers walk in characters footsteps thanks to the vividly realized setting. ... A thrilling purchase for middle grade collections; perfect for fans of adventure novels by Jean Craighead George, Peg Kehret, and Gary Paulsen."--School Library Journal"Almost immediately after the Taylors--big and brawny dad, thirteen-year-old star athlete Grace, eleven-year-old brat Carter, and shepherd mix Sitka--arrive on the portentously named Blood Mountain for a family hike, everything goes awry....The third-person narration floats inventively from the perspectives of the children to a potentially threatening but visibly traumatized military vet lurking in the mountains to Makayla, a nature-loving ranger from Brooklyn, to some elegantly anthropomorphized natural elements surrounding the story, which gives this survival story a unique sense of the mountain as omniscient storyteller. "--Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books "For diehard fans of wilderness survival."--Kirkus ReviewsPraise for Bystander: "Preller has perfectly nailed the middle school milieu, and his characters are well developed with authentic voices." --School Library Journal, starred review Review Quote The Courage Test: "Preller stirs doses of American history into a first-rate road trip that does traditional double-duty as plot device and coming-of-age metaphor. . . . Leading a cast of appealing characters Will and his father are both vulnerable sorts who share a damaged, uneasy bond that firms up with realistic slowness and occasional backsliding. Additionally, not only does the author slip cogent historical facts and insights into his simply told narrative without disturbing its flow, he offers more detail, plus sources of information, in an afterword." -- Booklist , starred review The Fall : "The pace is fast, yet the story unfolds slowly, one piece at a time. .. Pair this with Jay Ashers Thirteen Reasons Why ." -- Booklist "With its timely, important message and engaging prose style, Sams journal ought to find a large readership." -- Kirkus Reviews Bystander : "Preller has perfectly nailed the middle school milieu, and his characters are well developed with authentic voices." -- School Library Journal , starred review Details ISBN1250619815 Author James Preller Pages 240 Language English ISBN-10 1250619815 ISBN-13 9781250619815 Format Paperback Year 2024 Audience Children / Juvenile UK Release Date 2024-06-25 Publication Date 2024-04-23 Publisher St Martins Press Imprint St Martins Press Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2024-04-23 Audience Age 8-12 DEWEY FIC We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159889708;

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