TRAITORS FROM WITHIN (Trio : Rebels in the New World, Book 1) [Mass Market Paperback]

R.A. Montgomery (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 7-10-- An average sci/fi-adventure story, with typical themes prevalent in most books for teens today: self-image, jealousy, commitment, and loyalty. Three teen-agers are caught up in a world torn apart by economic collapse and bloody Third World battles in this first book in the series. The U. S. federal system is extinct, and independent governments control various areas of the country. The plot centers around Trio, a specially trained mission team, and their struggle to cope with adolescence, friendship, and families as they fight to survive. Unfortunately, the story lacks reader involvement. Instead of journeying "with" Trio, feeling their hardships and being part of their team, readers merely observe them. The book lacks the excitement and emotional tension of John Christopher's "Tripod" series (Dutton) and the creativity and imagery of Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time (Farrar, 1962) and its sequels; it could, however, spark class discussion of what might happen if a major government were to break down and the turmoil and consequences that could ensue. --Evelyn Squillari, Clark County Library District, Las Vegas
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Starfire (February 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553283472
• ISBN-13: 978-0553283471
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,219,791 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

R.A. Montgomery is an avid adventurer, first and foremost. Whether in the mountains, or on the sea, or in explorations of the mind, he has found adventure in every aspect of his life. Teaching school, working in the administration of a top university, hiking in the Himalayas, or working in the Peace Corps in Africa, Montgomery has taken making choices seriously. Montgomery says, "There is never a day in which you are not confronted with choice. Some seemingly small choices can determine the path of the rest of your life. CYOA gave me a vehicle for examining all the impacts of choice."

He was born in Greenwich, Connecticut in 1936. One of his first memories is sitting in his high chair and being frightened of Jell-O, which he thought was alive. He attended Hopkins Grammar School, the oldest private school in the country (founded in 1660), and Williston Academy. He got his college degree from Williams in 1958, and did graduate school at Yale and NYU.

Choose Your Own Adventure® books reflect his diverse interests and values. Montgomery states, "More than anything else, everyone should have the freedom to express themselves. Second to that, everyone should take risks and be willing to fail. Picking yourself up off the mat is the central business of life."

Today R.A. Montgomery lives in north central Vermont, where he is CEO of the small publishing house that has re-introduced the CYOA series. He travels frequently to Asia and Europe. Although his technical climbing days are kaput.

For games, activities and other fun stuff, or to contact R.A. Montgomery, visit us online at www.cyoa.com.