Camp Wild (Orca Currents) [Hardcover]

Pam Withers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2006 | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Orca Currents

Does Wilf have what it takes to survive the river? (RL3.8)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Camp Wild engages the reader with convincingly detailed canoeing and kayaking scenes, both during the dramatic getaway and during the lighter camp activity scenes. This outdoor theme certainly appeals to reluctant readers, especially when combined with the rebellion and adventure of Wilf's escape from Camp Wild. There are many beautiful and exciting passages overall, this novel is quite dynamic and compelling a worthwhile read. There is something for almost any young reader, especially those that have a love for sports, adventure and the outdoors. It is worth the ride! Highly Reccomended." (CM Magazine ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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"He's trying to portage the kayak by himself!" Herb exclaims. Before either of us can run forward to help him, Charlie stumbles. The earth beneath him gives way, and he and his boat tumble down in a small landslide. They hit the water above the falls with a splash.
"Rescue rope!" I scream.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 104 pages
• Publisher: Orca Book Publishers (June 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1551435578
• ISBN-13: 978-1551435572
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,943,651 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Pam Withers is a former journalist, editor and outdoor guide who has written 13 sports and adventure novels for teens plus a sports biography. All are bestsellers and three have been nominated for awards. Her work includes the 10-book Take-it-to-the-Extreme series. A new middle-grade and young-adult novel are due out the fall of 2011. Pam grew up in Wisconsin and the Dakotas, and has also lived in California, Washington, New York City and Ireland. The mother of one son, she lives with her husband in Vancouver, Canada. Her website is www.pamwithers.com. She is also co-founder of the youth literacy website, www.keenreaders.com. Her blog: http://thekidsliteracyblog.blogspot.com
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