The Darwin Expedition
Part of the Orca Soundings series
- Subject
- Action & Adventure - Survival Stories
- Age
- 9-12 years
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Size
- 11.2 cm × 17.6 cm
- ISBN
- 9781551436760
Tej and Liam are going snowboarding. When they take a shortcut over a treacherous logging road and have an accident, their adventure becomes more about survival than fresh powder. Tracked by a hungry bear, while trying to outrun the weather without any food, Tej and Liam learn about their friendship and what it will take to survive. When Tej is hurt, Liam decides he has to go for help—alone.
About the author
Diane TullsonAuthor
Diane Tullson has an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia and is a trained technical writer. She is a member of the Canadian Children's Book Centre, the Vancouver Children's Literature Roundtable, Children's Writers and Illustrators of British Columbia and the Writers Union of Canada. Diane has been nominated for many awards, including the Stellar Award and the Arthur Ellis Award. Diane lives near Vancouver, British Columbia. For more information, visit www.dianetullson.com.
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What reviewers said
"Interesting, believable characters and an intriguing plot-line."
"Should be popular with teen boys as well as the growing number of fans of the Orca Soundings series."
"Combining plenty of action with realistically cogent concerns, this should find some success with its target audience."
"A story chock-full of action and drama...The reader feels fear, discomfort, and desperate urgency along with the characters."
"Manages to combine an exciting adventure with a reading level suited to struggling readers."
