Dawn Patrol

Dawn Patrol
Authors
Ross, Jeff
Publisher
Orca
Tags
juvenile fiction , sports & recreation , water sports , ebook , book
ISBN
9781459800625
Date
2012-01-01T05:00:00+00:00
Size
0.43 MB
Lang
en
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Everything stops making sense for extreme surfer Kevin Taylor after his parents die in a plane crash. When Kevin disappears, leaving only a cryptic note, his best friends Luca and Esme have no choice but to try and find him. Their journey takes them to the coast of Panama, where they must confront unfriendly locals, a surfer who seems bent on destroying them, and monster waves. As their hope dwindles and time runs out, the mystery of what really happened to Kevin's parents deepens, and Luca and Esme begin to wonder if they are in over their heads.

Review"Gives the reader an interesting introduction to surfing and surfing culture. The plot of the story is tight and well crafted...Recommended." (CM Magazine 2012-03-23)

"Orca Sports books are excellent at engaging reluctant readers and Dawn Patrol is no exception. While I know absolutely nothing about surfing I found myself engrossed in the adventure...Very dramatic and intense." (Resource Links 2012-04-01)

"The story is packed with action and moves at a fast clip...A worthwhile addition for libraries needing more hi/lo titles and more sports titles." (Library Media Connection 2012-11-01)

"A good choice for both middle school and high school libraries. It's a fast read that is definitely going to entertain young readers who need a break from the demeands of school life." (Tri State YA Book Review Committee 2012-09-01)

From the Back CoverLuca and Esme have more than monster waves to worry about. When Kevin disappears, leaving only a cryptic note, his best friends Luca and Esme have no choice but to try and find him. Their journey takes them to the coast of Panama, where they confront monster waves, unfriendly locals and a surfer who seems bent on destroying them. As their hope dwindles and time runs out, Luca and Esme realize they may be in over their heads.