Book
Storm tide
Record details
- ISBN: 1554698073 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781554698103 (electronic edition (epub))
- ISBN: 9781554698097 (electronic edition (pdf))
- ISBN: 9781554698073 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781554698080
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Physical Description:
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106 p. ; 18 cm. - Publisher: Victoria, B.C. : Orca Book Publishers, c2011.
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | Young Adult Amazon |
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| Genre: | High interest-low vocabulary books. Mystery fiction, Juvenile. Canadian fiction, Juvenile. |
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Camosun College Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne Library | PS 8619 O5328 S76 2011 (Text) | 26040003124829 | Teaching & Learning | Not holdable | Available | - |
- Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2011 March #2
With his parents gone for the day from his island home, the time is ripe for Simon to partake in a bit of adventure. The family runs the island's lighthouse, so after a bare-minimum stab at chores and a quick argument with his sister, Ellen, he sets offâand discovers a man apparently drowning in the storm-roughed waters. The man is rescued and brought inside, where in his delirium he starts muttering about a treasure. Furthermore, he has a map and an oblique riddle that Simon and Ellen use to discover the treasure's location, on a rock visible only during the lowest of tides. When the stranger reveals himself to be dangerously unhinged, the race to uncover the loot is on. Jones festoons this quick read with several well-shaped action sequences and a steady application of danger in the guise of both the elements and the treasure-seeking villain. An entry in the reliable reluctant-reader Orca Currents series, this story holds plenty of appeal for outdoor enthusiasts looking to fill some of those armchair moments. Copyright 2011 Booklist Reviews. - Horn Book Guide Reviews : Horn Book Guide Reviews 2011 Fall
As lighthouse keepers, Simon's family members are the sole inhabitants of an island. When Simon's parents leave for the day, he and his sister, Ellen, discover an unexpected visitor; what's worse, a storm is blowing in. There's little room for character development, but the story's quick pace and plot-centered narrative may attract reluctant-reader mystery buffs. Copyright 2011 Horn Book Guide Reviews. - Library Media Connection : Library Media Connection Reviews 2011 August/September
Muddy footsteps that are here and then gone. A tent that is pitched and then gone. A strange man in the water who appears from nowhere. A mysterious stone and map. Simon and Ellen don't know what to make of all the strange events on their island home. With their parents gone and a storm raging, the children find themselves in the middle of a mystery. They rescue the man and bring him home, radio for help, and settle in for the night. In the morning the man is gone. The children figure out the story behind the map and stone and race the man to find a treasure-an astrolabe used by an early explorer. The children manage to trap the man on the rocks and return home to find their parents waiting. This fast-paced adventure story would be perfect for struggling readers. The story captures the reader's interest from the beginning and holds it throughout. The clues are easy to follow, and the book would be a good introduction to mystery stories. Sandi Jordet, District Library Media Coordinato , Brush (Colorado) Public Schools [Editor's Note: Also available in hardcover (978-1-55469-808-0).] RECOMMENDED ¬ 2011 Linworth Publishing, Inc. - School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2011 June
Gr 5â8âWith his mom and dad off-island, Simon is looking forward to enjoying some free time. However, a freak storm blows in, and he is torn between his responsibilities at the lighthouse that he and his family call home and discovering the identity of a mysterious stranger who arrives just before the storm begins. After Simon and his sister Ellen rescue the man from nearly drowning, they realize that he's connected to a perplexing mysteryâhidden treasure buried somewhere on the island. They resolve to find an ancient artifact that once belonged to Juan de Fuca as a way to save their lighthouse from being closed by the government. Though the Canadian island setting and race against all odds are compelling, readers who are not familiar with the ocean, sailing, or nautical terms will have a hard time visualizing much of the action. Further weighing down the story is the forced dialogue that seems even more artificial in the remote setting. Finally, readers will feel as disappointed as Simon in the anticlimactic ending. Struggling readers, especially those on the East coast, may not have the background knowledge to understand the significance of the treasure or know who the explorer is. Steer clear of Storm Tide.âH. H. Henderson, Heritage Middle School, Deltona, FL
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