Children's Fiction Survival Stories
Wildcat Run
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Oct 2011
- Category
- Survival Stories, Winter Sports, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781554698301
- Publish Date
- Oct 2011
- List Price
- $6.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781459800878
- Publish Date
- Oct 2011
- List Price
- $8.99
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 6 to 8
- Grade: 1 to 3
- Reading age: 6 to 8
Description
Jake, Tommy and Lexie are on a ski trip. In an attempt to squeeze one last run in for the day, the kids head out on their own to ski down Easy Street. But Lexie and Jake convince Tommy to try Wildcat Run instead. Wildcat Run presents the young skiers with more than they expect, including a cougar sighting. When Lexie has a bad fall, the kids are left stranded on the hill in the fading daylight. Will they be rescued or will they have to spend the night alone on the mountain with a cougar?
About the authors
Sonya Spreen Bates' profile page
Pamela McDowell’s first career was in education, teaching junior high and high school. She began writing when she left teaching and has now written more than twenty nonfiction books for children. Pamela grew up in Alberta and enjoys writing about the diverse animals and habitats of her home province. Ospreys in Danger is her first work of fiction. Pamela lives in Calgary, Alberta, with her husband, two kids and an Australian shepherd. For more information, visit www.pamelamcdowell.ca.
Excerpt: Wildcat Run (by (author) Sonya Spreen Bates; illustrated by Kasia Charko)
Tommy looked almost as scared as when they were trapped in Smuggler's Cave last fall. "All right," he said.
Jake and Lexie high-fived each other.
"But you have to go slow," said Tommy. "And wait for me if I get tired."
"Don't worry, Tommy," said Lexie. "We won't let anything happen to you." She grinned. "Wildcat Run, here we come."
Editorial Reviews
"Well-written and will definitely appeal to the intended age group. The story is believable, and suspense and tension heighten as the dark closes in on the kids on the hill. The children make some good decisions about keeping safe on the mountain when they get stuck, and, most importantly, they are active participants in their own rescue...Young readers will admire Jake, Lexie and Tommy's tenacity, teamwork and adventurous spirit and look forward to reading about more of their adventures in future books by Bates. Recommended."
CM Magazine
"A suspenseful book with surprises in every chapter. It is fast-paced and an enjoyable read."
NMRLS Youth Services Book Review
"Children that are just starting to read chapter books will enjoy this...The age range it is intended for will be thrilled with the content. The story flows quickly and is very exciting. There are literally adventures at every turn...This book serves as an example to youngsters of the things that can happen when they go off on their own into the unknown. Perhaps it will prevent some children from venturing off the path or onto a path they are not familiar with and save them from nature."
Aghoo Review blog
"A fantastic new addition to the Orca Echoes series...Bates has crafted a gripping adventure that will definitely pique and keep the interest of both boys and girls. Her prose...will keep children's adrenaline pumping...There are few true adventure books aimed at the early chapter book crowd, and this one proves to be a must have for all collections. The beautifully detailed illustrations by Kasia Charko will draw readers even more deeply into the story. Highly recommended!"
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