Fifteenyearold jessie joins a group of troubled teenagers in an. He once taught reading and language arts and has been writing full time since 1990. Mar 30, 1991 downriver adventure will hobbs 204 pages downriver is an adventure book by will hobbs. Scroll to the link at the bottom for a 22page study guide, including biography and a. Jessies dad has put her in a wilderness therapy program because he believes she is hanging out with the wrong kind of friends. His picture book, beardream, illustrated by jill kastner, is a companion to these novels. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Will hobbs is the awardwinning author of many popular adventure stories for young readers, including bearstone and beardance. The american library association has recognized many of his novels as best books for young adults.
She falls in line with the renegades of the program and leaves the others to find herself. There are also links to corresponding information found in this website. Hobbs credits his sense of audience to his fourteen years of teaching reading and english in southwest colorado. Ala also named far north and downriver to their list of the. Hobbs resists the temptation to make this a series of confessions. Will hobbs is the awardwinning author of several novels, including the avon titles bearstone, kokopellis flute, and far north. My guess is that shell be spending a lot more time on the river. If it available for your country it will shown as book reader and user fully subscribe will benefit by having full. Can somebody please tell me the character names at least tell. Downriver audio cd january 1, 1997 by will hobbs author. Best books for young adults, american library association ala. 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 will s novels as best books for young adults.
Downriver literary guide this literary guide is to help the young reader navigate information found in downriver by will hobbs. Fifteenyearold jessie joins a group of troubled teenagers in an outdoor education program called discovery unlimited. Downriver by will hobbs and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Includes photos and resources for kids, teachers, librarians, and parents. What will be the consequences of their reckless adventure. This guide outlines, chapter by chapter, termsfactssettings that occur factually in the grand canyon. Jessie and the seven other teenagers at the camp decided they had enough of listening to their camp.
Will hobbs books, author biography, and reading level. 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. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. 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.
Will hobbs is the author of novels for upper elementary, middle school and young adult readers, as well as picture book stories. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Click download or read online button to get downriver will hobbs pdf full book now. Last summer i read downriver by will hobbs and it is my favorite book. Downriver by will hobbs meet your next favorite book. Downriver by will hobbs, 1992, bantam edition, in english downriver 1992 edition open library. Book fairs scholastic education trade publishing international about scholastic customer service contact us. Will hobbs s classic tale of whitewater adventure is back in print with an exciting new look. Free downriver study unit worksheets for teachers to print. The characters learn that nature brings people together and can change a persons outlook on life. Seven of his novels have been chosen by the american library association as best books for young adults. Downriver by will hobbs will hobbs s classic tale of whitewater adventure is back in print with an exciting new look.
Downriver is a brilliant london novel by its foremost chronicler, iain sinclair. Downriver by will hobbs, 1992, bantam edition, in english downriver 1992 edition. Just some borrowed gear from discovery unlimited, the outdoor. Downriver by will hobbs is a compelling suspense novel filled with bravery, treacher, and heartstopping adventure. I need answers quick, there is no way i can finish that book on time. Dec 02, 2007 what is the book downriver by will hobbs about. Seven of his novels, bearstone, downriver, the big wander, beardance, far north, the maze, and jasons gold, were named best books for young adults by the american library association. Visit scholastic, the worlds largest childrens book publisher. 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.
Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Downriver will hobbss classic tale of whitewater adventure is back in print with an exciting new look. When the group recklessly decides to stage its own whitewater rafting trip, jessie learns more than she expected about her own abilitie. Downriver is an exciting book about this girl jessie who goes to camp for the. For more info on the writing of river thunder, see the authors note at the end of the book. Teachers and librarians follow links to find a variety of activities to accompany bearstone, kokopellis flute, and other books by hobbs. Jessie has been sent to a nineweek wilderness program run by a vietnam veteran with a reputation for straightening out incorrigible youths. A graduate of stanford university and former language arts teacher, he. Downriver will hobbs s classic tale of whitewater adventure is back in print with an exciting new look. As of 2020, all twentytwo of hobbs books are in print, and all the novels are available in unabridged audio editions.
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They are the kids who run away al is also a main character. Downriver literary guide this literary guide is to help the young reader navigate information found in downriver by will hobbs this guide outlines, chapter by chapter, termsfactssettings that occur factually in the grand canyon. Will hobbss classic tale of whitewater adventure is back in print with an exciting new look. Free downriver worksheets and literature unit for teachers. Jul 10, 2012 will hobbs is the awardwinning author of many popular adventure stories for young readers, including bearstone and beardance. Can somebody please tell me the character names at least tell me what you know. Winner of the encore award and the james tait black memorial prize the thames runs through downriver like an open wound, draining the pain and filth of london and its mercurial inhabitants. Downriver and far north were selected by the american library association for its list of the 100 best young adult books of the 20th century. His first book, called changes in latitudes, was released in the year 1988. 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 dangerous white water at the bottom of the grand canyon. Bearstone bearstone, will hobbs a synopsis of the story appears at the top of this page. Author will hobbs writes novels for upper elementary, middle school, and young adults.
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. Will hobbs is the awardwinning author of several novels, including the avon titles bearstone, kokopellis flute, and far north, and the american library. Will hobbs novel downriver was chosen as an ala best book for young adults and as one of the alas 100 best of the best books of the past 25 years. Provides background interviews about will hobbs books for young readers. When you read the downriver wayne county shoreline flood protection study book, all your attention to the subject matter try to read 1520 minutes before the move, and you will be amazed at how much your focus as soon as you read the book. 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. 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. Downriver adventure will hobbs 204 pages downriver is an adventure book by will hobbs. Jessies dad sent her off to an outdoor wilderness camp for juvenile delinquents in the southwestern united states. Seven of his novels have been named best books for young adults by the american library association, and ghost canoe, wills first mystery, won the edgar allan poe national.
After fifteenyearold jessie gets sent to discovery unlimited, an outdoor education program, she and six companions borrow the companys rafting gear and take off. Chapter summary of downriver by will hobbs answers. Downriver by will hobbs, 9780440226734, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. What is the climax in the book downriver 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 suspense. In river thunder, jessie is invited to train with one of these rowing companies the following summer. Will hobbs is the author of seventeen novels for upper elementary, middle school and young adult readers, as well as two picture book stories. The climax is when jessie, troy, pug, heather, adam, star, rita, and freddy steal als gear. Will hobbs is the author of twenty novels for upper elementary, middle school and young adult readers, as well as two picture book stories. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Downriver book by will hobbs official publisher page. Whether you need a classic kids book or classroomproven teaching materials, discover it at scholastic. Download downriver will hobbs pdf full or read downriver will hobbs pdf full online books in pdf, epub and mobi format. Downriver by will hobbs book cover, description, publication history.
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