Journey Outside [Mass Market Paperback]

Mary Q. Steele (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 26, 1979

The Raft People live in darkness and travel a circular journey on a underground river. One boy finds his way outside and tries to learn as much as possible so he can ultimately lead his people there to the Better Place.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Puffin (July 26, 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140305882
• ISBN-13: 978-0140305883
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #937,400 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 Awesome Unforgettable, November 21, 2005

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Quadradomus (Seattle, Wa. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Journey Outside (Mass Market Paperback)

The reason I'm even looking up this book is because it's the only book that I remember by title as reading in elementary school. I read this book probably 33 years ago. I barely remember the premise, but the above reviewer above has the story right.
Just know that this book is an excellent adventure, and exporation of culture for an inquisitive 4-6 grader. I am going to find it, and read again at age 41 soon.
Again, sorry to not go through the plot...... boy lives underground or something in a river system within the earth... boy gets out of his "River territory" and starts to traverse the underwater landscapes... boy meets many interesting cultures, boy wants to return to his people to tell them of the life outside. Way cool!!

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great read aloud for a world cultures curriculum., September 6, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Journey Outside (Mass Market Paperback)

As an avid reader and a fifth grade teacher, I found this book to be intriguing. The main character travels through a number of societies as he explores Earth. Ms. Steele made each exploration of a culture interesting because she included the reader by describing the items before naming them. As I read, I envisioned my students trying to figure out what the items were before the items were named in the book. I plan to begin my school year with this book as a read aloud (I got this idea from an exceptional teacher I worked with this summer!) to introduce my students to aspects of world cultures.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Journey Outside, October 26, 2008

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Cathy I. Watkins "CAT" (Idaho USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Journey Outside (Mass Market Paperback)

I read this book when I was in junior high and was quickly enthralled! It's one of those books that stays with you forever(I just turned 50!) As I grew older I searched high and low for this story and finally found it. This is one of the best books I've ever read and I've read thousands! It has everything you could want, mystery, adventure, and it tells the truth of human nature. A must read and one to share with your children and grandchildren! Also read; The Forgotten Door.

CAT