Angus and the Forgotten Trails [Paperback]

Steven Corirossi (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up

In the third installment of the Angus Books Series, Angus and the Forgotten Trails, 11-year-old Angus McBride and his friends are trapped in an abandoned mine that is likely filled with undiscovered gold and silver lodes. This captivating tale features three elementary school friends who experience a taste of the Old West in Wickenburg, Arizona, during an amazing seven days at the Crazy Horse Dude Ranch.

During their stay, the kids stay busy hiking, fishing, swimming, horseback riding, and roping cattle. But it’s during a visit to the ghost town of Vulture City—home of the legendary Vulture Gold Mine—that Angus and his friends, Andrew and Taylor, find trouble. When Angus is injured after falling into a secret entrance of the abandoned mine, Andrew and Taylor attempt to rescue him, but all of them get lost in the process.

With little food and water and many miles of dark and creepy tunnels, hundreds of feet underground, the three friends face the most dangerous and frightening adventure of their lives. Is all the treasure that is hidden in the forgotten walls of the Vulture Mine worth risking their lives?

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About the Author

Steven A. Corirossi, a native of Rockford, Illinois, has been writing stories, poems and song lyrics as an avocation since he was ten years old. He has published three books for young readers and currently working on his fourth. Steven is a motivational speaker, professional drummer and devoted father, dedicated to being a positive influence in the lives of others. He finds inspiration for his novels while hiking and exploring the mountains of Arizona where he now resides.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 202 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (February 2, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595340075
• ISBN-13: 978-0595340071
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,350,768 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, April 16, 2005

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This review is from: Angus and the Forgotten Trails (Paperback)

In the beginning of this outstanding young adult read, we find ourselves at the annual school spelling bee and the suspense is on as the children prepare themselves in hopes of winning. When Angus wins, he won for his entire class. The excitement grew as the class learned they were going from Illinois to Arizona to a real working dude ranch. Angus and his friends plotted out their adventure and their main goal, finding gold. Little did they know the true adventure they would have, and the challenges that were before them.

As we travel along the tale, we find ourselves at the ranch and Angus, Andrew and Taylor find themselves trapped in an underground mine in their attempt to find gold.
The adventure truly begins as the two are separated from Angus and they must use their wits to find their way out of the abandoned mine. Little did they know they had help from a very un-believable source; and a delightful surprise at the knowledge of who that source was at the end of the read.

This book has every element of a story that young and old will enjoy. Brimming with mystery, adventure and excitement you will find yourself caught up in the journey these young people are on. The author does an outstanding job in drawing you completely into the storyline and allowing you to become a part of the happenings, from the excitement of the win, to the trip, the raging storm, the lost children and the supernatural rescue, you will hungrily turn each page to devour more of the adventure.
A very enjoyable read, and certainly recommended.