Young Adult Fiction Thrillers & Suspense
Trapped
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Feb 2022
- Category
- Thrillers & Suspense, Orphans & Foster Homes, Survival Stories
- Recommended Age
- 12 to 18
- Recommended Grade
- 8 to 12
- Recommended Reading age
- 12 to 18
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781459828636
- Publish Date
- Feb 2022
- List Price
- $8.99
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781459828612
- Publish Date
- Feb 2022
- List Price
- $10.95
Classroom Resources
Where to buy it
Description
Matt is counting down the days until he turns sixteen.
He's been living with his foster parents in Yukon River valley in their isolated cabin. His plan is to leave and never come back. He is done with the harsh lifestyle and helping his abusive foster dad, Dan, run the traplines so he can make money selling animal furs. He can't wait to start a new life on his own in the city. But when Matt discovers a big and valuable gold nugget, everything changes. What seems like a dream come true and an easy way out quickly turns into a nightmare that will test Matt's wilderness survival skills to the fullest.
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
About the author
With close to three million books in print, Sigmund Brouwer writes for both children and adults. In the last ten years, he has given writing workshops to students in schools from the Arctic Circle to inner city Los Angeles. One of his latest novels, The Last Disciple, earned Sigmund an appearance on ABC's Good Morning America. Sigmund and his family live half the year in Nashville, Tennessee, and half the year in Red Deer, Alberta.
The Talk:
Reach For Your Dreams
It doesn't matter where you come from, it's where you decide to go in life that is important. Sigmund Brouwer encourages students to reach for their dreams, giving them fun and practical advice for the reading and writing skills that are the foundation of future success.
The Presentation:
Sigmund's presentations are an hour of high-level energy. He especially reaches out to reluctant readers and gears the talk to engage their attention. Audience size varies; often his presentations take place in the gym for the entire school, including kindergarten. (After the first half hour, the K-2 grades are dismissed, and the remainder of the presentation is focused on the older students.) There are no restrictions on audience size except for the space limitations of the gym. Smaller schools are welcome to invite another school to share in the cost of the presentation.
Booking:
For presentations that involve travel, Sigmund appreciates it if two or three schools in the area make bookings on the same day. For more information on booking, fees and expenses, please email Sigmund: rockandrollliteracy@me.com
Awards
- Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
Editorial Reviews
“Taut and gripping...From the first sentence, this compact, suspenseful title pulls reluctant readers in and never lets go.”
Kirkus Reviews
“A thrilling hi-lo adventure story for teens...The beauty of Trapped is in its no-holds-barred narrative that keeps the reader guessing as to what will happen next…A valuable hi-lo addition to any library. Highly Recommended.”
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
“An excellent choice to hand to middle and high school reluctant readers, especially where outdoor adventures are popular.”
School Library Journal (SLJ)
