Journey into Terror (Paperback) [Paperback]

Bill Wallace (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1996 | Age Level: 8 and up

Photographing two Learjets in order to test his new camera, Samuel Ross forgets the angry man who tries to stop him, but his new life in Oklahoma is disrupted by the arrival of four thugs who are demanding his film.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-7. Wallace's fans won't be disappointed by this mystery/adventure. Samuel, 12, who lives with his mother and stepdad in an upscale Connecticut neighborhood, leaves for a visit with his nature-photographer father. At the airport, Samuel hurriedly takes some pictures to please his father, who had given him the camera. Arriving in Oklahoma, the boy meets his pregnant stepmother and same-age stepbrother. There is some rivalry between the boys but neither is very rebellious and both play by the rules. Then danger with a capital "D" enters the picture. Samuel had unwittingly photographed a shady deal and the bad guys show up to steal the film. As the plot thickens, the violence escalates. The family is beaten, bloodied, tied up, and threatened with death. When the boys escape and travel many miles for help, they must cross a military shooting range and two unsuspecting G.I.'s are murdered. Together, the boys save the day and cement their sure-to-be-lifelong friendship. Everything ends happily and the FBI explains the entire plot, which involves mercenaries, a swarthy villain, and a crooked U.S. Senator. The divorced and happily remarried parents are caring, loving, and reasonable. There is more menacing evil here than typically found in this genre, where the heavy violence is usually reserved for the bad guys or an occasional anonymous extra character. Nevertheless, the story, which should appeal to reluctant readers, is exciting.?Marlene Gawron, Orange County Library System, Orlando, FL
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Bill Wallace grew up in Oklahoma. Along with riding their horses, he and his friends enjoyed campouts and fishing trips. Toasting marshmallows, telling ghost stories to scare one another, and catching fish was always fun.

One of the most memorable trips took place on the far side of Lake Lawtonka, at the base of Mt. Scott. He and his best friend, Gary, spent the day shooting shad with bow and arrows, cutting bank poles, and getting ready to go when their dads got home from work.

Although there was no "monster" in Lake Lawtonka, one night there was a "sneak attack" by a rather large catfish tail. Checking the bank poles was not nearly as fun or "free" after that point, but it was the inspiration for this story.

Bill Wallace has won nineteen children's state awards and been awarded the Arrell Gibson Lifetime Achievement Award for Children's Literature from the Oklahoma Center for the Book.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin (July 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671519999
• ISBN-13: 978-0671519995
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #842,511 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars By a 4th grader in Mrs. Marta's class, February 23, 2011

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I read Journey into Terror and it was great! It's about a boy named Samuel Ross whose parents are divorced. When he's visiting his dad, before he gets on the plane, he snaps two pictures of Learjets. When he is with his dad, he finds out he has a brother named Gary who is goofy and silly. Also he finds out he won a contest for a picture. He lies to his dad about what he took for the photograph. Soon four thugs come and are looking for a picture that someone took. This book is exciting and you should read this to find out what happens next!

Caleb

4th Grader

Ishpeming, MI

4.0 out of 5 stars Bought for son, October 25, 2009

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Terry Crock (Massillon, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
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I bought this book for my son. I didn't read it, but he said it was a very good book, so I gave it a four star rating.

5.0 out of 5 stars Journey into Terror, September 10, 2009

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C. Brooks "school marm" (Van Buren, AR, USA) - See all my reviews
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Excellent condition. I wish shipping was not so expensive. I would order a class set of 30 if I could afford it.