Howie and Laura, two misfits among a camping group, are left on an island overnight as a practical joke but the pair escape during the night and are forced to lie, steal, and dodge the police as they search for safety. An ALA Notable Book. Reissue.
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“Brock Cole has written a gripping novel that is part survival story, part psychological drama, and part realistic problem novel, though these descriptions do not come close to conveying the conviction and the depth of the writing. . . . A significant addition to the body of children’s literature.”—"The Horn Book," Starred Review
“A sensitive portrayal of that perilous time when young people are discovering their real strengths but must still bow to adult authority, a tale of underdogs triumphant, a powerful and beguiling story of survival and transformation.”—"Kirkus Reviews," Starred Review
“Written with the mastery and sureness of a seasoned novelist, it is a gripping, startling and thought-provoking story about children who find inner strength when they are pushed to the edge.”—"Publishers Weekly"
“One of the most important books of the decade.”—"The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Bo
"Brock Cole has written a gripping novel that is part survival story, part psychological drama, and part realistic problem novel, though these descriptions do not come close to conveying the conviction and the depth of the writing. . . . A significant addition to the body of children's literature."--"The Horn Book", Starred Review
"A sensitive portrayal of that perilous time when young people are discovering their real strengths but must still bow to adult authority, a tale of underdogs triumphant, a powerful and beguiling story of survival and transformation."--"Kirkus Reviews", Starred Review
"Written with the mastery and sureness of a seasoned novelist, it is a gripping, startling and thought-provoking story about children who find inner strength when they are pushed to the edge."--"Publishers Weekly"
"One of the most important books of the decade."--"The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"
"A strong, well-blended story of modern day survival."--"School Library Journal"
"A significant addition to the body of children's literature." -- Starred, "The Horn Book"
"A sensitive portrayal of that perilous time when young people are discovering their real strengths but must still bow to adult authority, a tale of underdogs triumphant, a powerful and beguiling story of survival and transformation." -- Starred, "Kirkus Reviews"
A significant addition to the body of children's literature. "Starred, The Horn Book"
A sensitive portrayal of that perilous time when young people are discovering their real strengths but must still bow to adult authority, a tale of underdogs triumphant, a powerful and beguiling story of survival and transformation. "Starred, Kirkus Reviews""
A significant addition to the body of children's literature. Starred, The Horn Book
A sensitive portrayal of that perilous time when young people are discovering their real strengths but must still bow to adult authority, a tale of underdogs triumphant, a powerful and beguiling story of survival and transformation. Starred, Kirkus Reviews
""A significant addition to the body of children's literature." --Starred, The Horn Book
"A sensitive portrayal of that perilous time when young people are discovering their real strengths but must still bow to adult authority, a tale of underdogs triumphant, a powerful and beguiling story of survival and transformation." --Starred, Kirkus Reviews
Brock Cole, a former teacher of philosophy, is the author of several highly acclaimed novels as well as the author and illustrator of many picture books. He lives in Buffalo, New York.
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