D. E. Knobbe
Autore di Runaway Storm
Opere di D. E. Knobbe
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Informazioni generali
- Nome canonico
- Knobbe, D. E.
- Nome legale
- Knobbe, Dawne Elizabeth
- Altri nomi
- Ferguson, Dawne
- Sesso
- female
- Nazionalità
- Canada (birth); USA (dual citizen)
- Luogo di residenza
- Huntington Beach, California, USA
- Istruzione
- M.U.M., Masters Professional Writing, University of Victoria, B.A. Creative Writing
- Attività lavorative
- writer
editor
teacher - Premi e riconoscimenti
- Green Book Award for book I edited See Into the Sea, Color and Learn.
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Runaway Storm
BY: D.E. Knobbe
PUBLISHED BY: Emerald Book Company
PUBLISHED IN: 2010
ISBN: 978-1-934572-35-1
Pages: 223
Ages: Young Adult
Reviewed by Billy Burgess
In the first book of the Runaway series, author D.E. Knobbe introduces us to an almost fifteen year-old boy named Nate. He’s a troubled kid who’s having problems adjusting to his parents split and the recent move to New York.
Nate decides he needs a break from his life and comes up with the prefect scheme. He’s going to go kayaking by himself. He tells his mother that his dad wants him to fly to Vancouver while she is away in Paris. He forgot to mention that his dad is on a business trip.
He is quickly on his way to Vancouver with two hundred dollars in cash and his mother’s credit card. When he arrives at his father’s place, he finds his birthday present - a brand new, yellow Kayak. Two of his friends, Mike and Eric, helps Nate buy supplies and help him get to Galiano Island.
Nate launches his Kayak into the waters unaware of the adventures and dangers ahead of him. From drug dealers, to runaways and even a goth girl, this is a journey Nate will never forget.
“Runaway Storm” is an exciting coming to age story. Male readers will easily connect with Nate and relate to some of the problems he faces. I will warn you that there is some mild language in this book. Overall, I enjoyed reading “Runaway Strom” and will look forward to the second installment in the series.… (altro)
BY: D.E. Knobbe
PUBLISHED BY: Emerald Book Company
PUBLISHED IN: 2010
ISBN: 978-1-934572-35-1
Pages: 223
Ages: Young Adult
Reviewed by Billy Burgess
In the first book of the Runaway series, author D.E. Knobbe introduces us to an almost fifteen year-old boy named Nate. He’s a troubled kid who’s having problems adjusting to his parents split and the recent move to New York.
Nate decides he needs a break from his life and comes up with the prefect scheme. He’s going to go kayaking by himself. He tells his mother that his dad wants him to fly to Vancouver while she is away in Paris. He forgot to mention that his dad is on a business trip.
He is quickly on his way to Vancouver with two hundred dollars in cash and his mother’s credit card. When he arrives at his father’s place, he finds his birthday present - a brand new, yellow Kayak. Two of his friends, Mike and Eric, helps Nate buy supplies and help him get to Galiano Island.
Nate launches his Kayak into the waters unaware of the adventures and dangers ahead of him. From drug dealers, to runaways and even a goth girl, this is a journey Nate will never forget.
“Runaway Storm” is an exciting coming to age story. Male readers will easily connect with Nate and relate to some of the problems he faces. I will warn you that there is some mild language in this book. Overall, I enjoyed reading “Runaway Strom” and will look forward to the second installment in the series.… (altro)
Reviewed by Kira M for TeensReadToo.com
With his parents getting a divorce, 15-year-old Nate feels abandoned by his parents. Stealing a kayak, he sets off to some sparsely populated islands off the coast of Vancouver to get away from his life.
When he gets there, however, he meets some real runaways who make him feel like a fraud. Fighting to survive, find food, and to have shelter, he and the runaways team together to beat the odds.
Things aren't as hunky-dory as the group would hope, though. When a wild and crazy storm brings peril and cops chasing him, Nate is forced to take shelter on a small, remote island where he meets a Goth girl. When the storm also brings in a crazed drug smuggler who will do anything to protect his stash, things heat up and turn into a life-or-death situation. His only chance at survival depends on how well he can outsmart the enemy.
Can Nate save both himself and the girl?
The book starts off slow, but soon picks up and keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The characters and plot are interesting, and the action in the story is intense. Those who like Gary Paulsen, action, adventure, and survival stories will all enjoy RUNAWAY STORM.… (altro)
With his parents getting a divorce, 15-year-old Nate feels abandoned by his parents. Stealing a kayak, he sets off to some sparsely populated islands off the coast of Vancouver to get away from his life.
When he gets there, however, he meets some real runaways who make him feel like a fraud. Fighting to survive, find food, and to have shelter, he and the runaways team together to beat the odds.
Things aren't as hunky-dory as the group would hope, though. When a wild and crazy storm brings peril and cops chasing him, Nate is forced to take shelter on a small, remote island where he meets a Goth girl. When the storm also brings in a crazed drug smuggler who will do anything to protect his stash, things heat up and turn into a life-or-death situation. His only chance at survival depends on how well he can outsmart the enemy.
Can Nate save both himself and the girl?
The book starts off slow, but soon picks up and keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The characters and plot are interesting, and the action in the story is intense. Those who like Gary Paulsen, action, adventure, and survival stories will all enjoy RUNAWAY STORM.… (altro)
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- Opere
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- Utenti
- 18
- Popolarità
- #630,789
- Voto
- 4.3
- Recensioni
- 4
- ISBN
- 1
D.E. Knobbe is a wonderful writer. The words flow together in a wonderful sea of perfection. Knobbe really understands and relays adolescence coming of age in ‘Runaway Storm’.
This book is a page turner that readers of all ages will appreciate. Younger readers will also relate to the feelings portrayed by Nate.
This book screams ‘rite of passage’ as young Nate makes the trip of a lifetime and one that he won’t soon forget. He meets many along the way who help him reach maturity and some who are dangerous. He navigates through one of the worst storms of his life, both physically and mentally.
D.E. Knobbe has a winner with her Runaway Series. This was one of the best, most action packed, heartfelt, realistic books that I’ve read in a long while. I can guarantee that you won’t be dissatisfied with this one. Pick up a copy or two for the young adult in your life. I myself anticipate the release of ‘Runaway Fire’. It can’t come out fast enough and once it does hit the shelves, I’ll be eagerly waiting in line with my copy.… (altro)