Danger on Panther Peak [Paperback]

Bill Wallace (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1989

There hadn't been a panther on Panther Peak in decades. But the year the Burkes move to their grandfather's ranch, something begins killing off the livestock. Tom shudders. Could his grandfather's tales about panthers be true?

Then one winter morning, Tom sees a dark shape move silently through the fog, spooking the animals in the barn. Later that day, a blizzard hits and Tom's grandfather is injured in an accident. With the phone lines dead, Tom must take his horse and ride for help -- by himself -- through the panther's territory.

Can he reach safety in time to save his grandfather before the panther strikes one more time?

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From the Publisher

There hadn't been a panther on Panther Peak in decades. But the year the Burkes move to their grandfather's ranch, something begins killing off the livestock. Tom shudders. Could his grandfather's tales about panthers be true?

Then one winter morning, Tom sees a dark shape move silently through the fog, spooking the animals in the barn. Later that day, a blizzard hits and Tom's grandfather is injured in an accident. With the phone lines dead, Tom must take his horse and ride for help -- by himself -- through the panther's territory.

Can he reach safety in time to save his grandfather before the panther strikes one more time?

About the Author

BILL WALLACE was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma where he later spent ten years as a principal and physical education teacher at the same elementary school he attended as a child. Bill still lives in Chickasha with his wife, son, four dogs, three cats, and two horses. The Wallace family spends much of their spare time outdoors fishing, and tending cattle on the family farm. Bill lectures at schools around the country, answers mail from his readers, and of course, works on his books. Bill is now a full-time author and his novels have been a great success -- they have won more than thirty state awards and have made the master lists in seventeen.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin (December 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671702718
• ISBN-13: 978-0671702717
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,528,483 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I think this book is terrific., May 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Danger on Panther Peak (Paperback)

This is the best book I ever read.It starts like this.There hasn't been a panther on Panther Peak in decades.But the year the Burkes move to their grandfather's ranch,something begins killing off the livestock.Tom shudders.Could his grandfather's tales about panthers be true?Then one winter morning,Tom sees a dark shape move silently through the fog,spooking the animals in the barn. Later that day,a blizzard hits and Tom,s grandfather is injuredin an acccident.With the phone lines dead,Tom must take his horse and ride for help -by himself- through the panther's territory.Can he reach safety in time to save his grandfather before the panther strikes one more time?This is the most exciting book I ever read. You would think it,s exciting book to.It,s a very good book.I would read this book over and over again.This book is for adventurous people to I think this book is neat and exciting.This book has two boys called Justin Harris and Tom Burke and a big black panther who kills the livestock.I like this book I'm sure you will like it to.I hope you read this book.It is a very good book.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Danger on Panther Peak, December 6, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Danger on Panther Peak (Paperback)

Are you looking for a great book to read? You should read Danger on Panther Peak. This book is full of surprises and chapters that make you jump! It is about a city kid named Tom who just moved to the country and always gets in trouble by his sister. But when his grandpa says there's mountains nearby Tom takes to the mountains. But little does he know a panther is out there lurking around waiting for prey. He and his friend Justin like to play on the mountains but when he sees the panther three times he really gets scared. But it gets even worst grandpa gets hurt and mom and dad aren't home. The phone goes dead too! So now Tom has to make his way through the mountains to Justin's house. Can he make it? Will the panther come? Find out in this book. I really loved this book. Bill Wallas is an exciting writer. I loved it so much I read it 4 times! If you like outdoors and surprises than this is the book for you! Bill Wallas really pulls you into the book. So get up and read Bill Wallas's Danger on Panther Peak.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Livestock Killer, July 8, 2010

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Danger on Panther Peak (Paperback)

Tom first finds out about the panther when he is riding in the sled in the back of the pick up truck with his dad and grandpa. He sees that Sally, his family cow and her calf has been killed by the panther. That is the start of the action that you will find in Danger on Panther Peak. Some other things you will see are injuries, black fog, and family sickness. I would tell you more, but you've got to read to find out!
I loved this book! It was a heroic adventure story- Tom is a great main character. He's very brave for an 11 year old. There is a ton of action--you will definitely love it as much as I did. Go find this book at your public library and start reading it today!!! You will have a blast, I promise. :-)

Samuel Whited