Audiobook excerpt narrated by christina moore created by recorded books. Will hobbs is the awardwinning author of several novels, including the avon titles bearstone, kokopellis flute, and far north, and the american library association has recognized four of. Downriver audiobook free downriver free go books written by. Downriver by will hobbs overdrive rakuten overdrive. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. His picture book, beardream, illustrated by jill kastner, is a. James has served time for drowning a little boy when he was a child, although the body. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Yes, i have a book report due tuesday, december 4 and could somebody give me specific information about what the book, downriver written by will hobbs is about.
Free downriver worksheets and literature unit for teachers. Jessie and her companions from downriver have returned to the grand canyon. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Seven of his novels have been chosen by the american library association as best books for young adults. A powerful, heartpounding suspense thriller from the unparalleled new york times bestselling and twotime. On his way to visit his recently divorced father in the canadian mountains, thirteenyearold brian robeson is the only survivor when the singleengine. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Downriver audio cd january 1, 1997 by will hobbs author. Jessie and the seven other teenagers at the camp decided they had enough of listening to their camp.
In hobbs downriver a group of teenagers get excited when troy, the selfabsorbed leader brings up the idea of rafting the grand canyon. Newbery awardwinner gary paulsens bestknown book comes to audio in this breathless, heartgripping drama about a boy pitted against the wilderness with only a hatchet and a will to live. James has served time for drowning a little boy when he was a child, although the body was never found in the river. Downriver by will hobbs and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Who are the characters in the book downriver answers. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Downriver audio cassette january 1, 1997 by christina hobbs, will. A graduate of stanford university and former language arts teacher, he.
Downriver audiobook free downriver free go books slideshare. Best books for young adults, american library association ala. Will hobbs is the author of many outdoor adventure novels for upper elementary, middle school, and young adult readers, as well as a few picture book stories. Fifteenyearold jessie joins a group of troubled teenagers in an. Will hobbss classic tale of whitewater adventure is back in print with an exciting new look. Will hobbs is the awardwinning author of many popular adventure stories for young readers, including bearstone and beardance. Best books for young adults, american library association ala alas 100 best of the best young adult books of the past 25 years alas 100 best of. Jessies dad sent her off to an outdoor wilderness camp for juvenile delinquents in the southwestern united states. Will hobbs adventure novels set in the great outdoors have garnered a slew of awards, including numerous selections as ala best books for young adults. Sent to an outdoor survival camp for troubled teens, 15yearold jessie and her six companions borrow their instructors gear and attempt the dangerous colorado river through the grand canyon on. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers.
But to do this they need to get rid of al, their camp counselor at discovery unlimited. Best books for young adults, american library association ala alas 100 best of the best young adult books of the past 25 years alas 100 best of the best young adult books of the 20th century quick picks for reluctant young adult readers ala pick of the lists, american booksellers. I need answers quick, there is no way i can finish that book on time. Dec 02, 2007 yes, i have a book report due tuesday, december 4 and could somebody give me specific information about what the book, downriver written by will hobbs is about. Winner of the california young reader medal, downriver was an american bookseller pick of the lists.
But when disaster strikes, nick is forced to survive alone in a. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Will hobbs is the author of eighteen exciting outdoor adventure novels for upper elementary, middle school and young adult readers, as well as two picture book stories. Confused about her life back home and unsure of herself, she is drawn to the powerful personality of a teammate, the charismatic troy. His picture book, beardream, illustrated by jill kastner, is a companion to these novels. Downriver worksheets and literature unit by will hobbs grades 68 daily reading journal. Listen to downriver audiobook by will hobbs and christina. Will hobbs is the awardwinning author of nineteen novels, including far north, crossing the wire, and take me to the river. Apr 12, 2012 listen to this audiobook excerpt from down river by john hart. Jessie and the others are having the time of their lives floating beneath sheer red walls, exploring unknown caves and dangerous waterfalls, and plunging through the grand canyons roaring rapids.
After fifteenyearold jessie gets sent to discovery unlimited. Listen to downriver by will hobbs available from rakuten kobo. Jul 10, 2012 will hobbs is the awardwinning author of many popular adventure stories for young readers, including bearstone and beardance. Written by will hobbs, audiobook narrated by christina moore. Downriver book by will hobbs official publisher page.
Hobbs credits his sense of audience to his fourteen years of teaching reading and english in southwest colorado. Downriver audiobook by will hobbs 9781440756603 rakuten. Downriver by will hobbs meet your next favorite book. They get rid of him when he goes into a supply store at bluff. Mar 30, 1991 downriver adventure will hobbs 204 pages downriver is an adventure book by will hobbs. Chosen by the american library association as one of the one hundred best of the best young adult books of the past 25 years, downriver will captivate young readers with its heady dose of excitement, entertainment, and. Seven of his novels have been named best books for young adults by the american library association, and ghost canoe, will s first mystery, won the edgar allan poe national. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Will hobbs author will hobbs is the awardwinning author of many popular adventure stories for young readers, including bearstone and beardance. A powerful, heartpounding suspense thriller from the unparalleled new york times bestselling and twotime edgar awardwinning author. Will hobbs is the author of twenty novels for upper elementary, middle school and young adult readers, as well as two picture book stories.
Newbery awardwinner gary paulsens bestknown book comes to audio in this breathless, heartgripping drama about a boy pitted against the wilderness with only a hatchet. Several of his novels have been named best books for young adults by the american library association, and ghost canoe, his first mystery, won the edgar allan poe award for best young adult mystery. Downriver has been nominated for state awards in texas, utah, california, colorado, nebraska, maryland, virginia, and washington. Book description fifteenyearold jessie and the other rebellious teenage members of a wilderness survival school team abandon their adult leader, hijack his boats, and try to run the. Hobbs novels have been recommended for young adults. Listen to downriver by will hobbs,christina moore for free with a 30 day free trial. With reef ireland, kerry fox, robert taylor, helen morse. The characters learn that nature brings people together and can change a persons outlook on life. After fifteenyearold jessie gets sent to discovery unlimited, an outdoor education program, she and six companions borrow the companys rafting gear and take off down the colorado river through the grand canyon on their own. Theyre calling it a floodhighest water anyones ever seen in the grand canyon. For jessie its a dream come truea chance to row her own raft down the colorado river. The alas list of the 100 best young adult books of the 20th century includes two of wills titles. Jessie and her companions from downriver have returned to the grand canyon, brimming with anticipation about running the big rapids. Sent to an outdoor survival camp for troubled teens, 15yearold jessie and her six companions borrow.
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