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Avalanche!

by Terry Lynn Johnson

Part of the Survivor Diaries series

Subject
Action & Adventure - Survival Stories
Age
6-8 years
Format
Hardcover
Pages
112
Publisher
Clarion Books
Size
14.2 cm × 20.6 cm
ISBN
9780544970397

A high-stakes adventure series perfect for fans of the I Survived series and Hatchet. Twelve-year-old twins Ashley and Ryan are skiing with their parents in Wyoming's Grand Teton Mountains where there is a ground-shaking rumble. Unstable snow rushes downhill and buries them in icy white. It will take all of their knowledge and grit to survive.

With seventeen years of hands-on experience and training in remote areas, survival expert Terry Lynn Johnson (Ice Dogs; Sled Dog School) creates on-the-edge-of-your-seat storytelling featuring the real skills that kids need to survive a disaster. This page-turner with illustrations includes survival tips from the National Avalanche Center and U.S. Forest Service. You could have a better chance of surviving a real-life avalanche after reading this book!

Stay calm. Stay smart. Survive.


Sibling Story: Twelve-year-old twins Ashley and Ryan have always been competitive. Now, buried in the snow and separated from their parents, they only have each other.Head Injury & Memory Loss: When Ryan is pulled from the snow, he has a serious head injury and can’t even remember his own sister. Ashley has to become the leader, fast.Books About Resilience: With a sprained knee and a brother who needs her, Ashley discovers a strength she never knew she had, proving that grit is the most important survival tool of all.Real Survival Skills: Written by a real-life survival expert, this adventure is packed with practical, life-saving techniques for building a snow cave, finding shelter, and navigating the wilderness.

About the author

Terry Lynn JohnsonAuthor

Terry Lynn Johnson, author of Ice Dogs, Sled Dog School, Dog Driven and the Survivor Diaries series, lives in Whitefish Falls, Ontario where for ten years she owned a team of eighteen Alaskan Huskies.

www.terrylynnjohnson.com
Twitter:@TerryLynnJ

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What reviewers said

"While this is at its heart a well-researched, fast-paced, survivor story, it is also a coming-of-age tale with surprising vulnerability and depth. The feeling of living in a sibling's shadow will resonate with many readers, while the messages of tenacity and strength are inspirational. An online game and connections to other Survivor Diaries combine with its easy-reading type and fast, straightforward plot to make this an ideal story for transitioning readers." –Kirkus, starred review "The inspiring messages, real-life advice, and glimpses at future career opportunities will make this a…
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