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Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:When Axel and his family take a rafting trip down the swift Salmon River, they sense little risk when smoke appears in the quiet, dry wilderness. Suddenly, orange flames flash dangerously near, and Axel isn't so sure of their safety anymore. Before long, they are caught in a blazing forest and must search for a safe hideout. Will Axel and his family make the right call before the roaring fire gets too close? In this second story about the adventures of Axel, acclaimed nature writer Jean Craighead George and award-winning artist Wendell Minor recount the riveting tale of a fearsome fire storm and the cycle of regeneration that follows. Synopsis:Axel, along with his aunt and uncle and dog, Grits, are on the river-kayaking adventure of a lifetime. But when flames suddenly flash dangerously near, Axel knows his family is in trouble. Before long, they are caught in a blazing fire storm and need to find a shelter where they can wait out the fire safely. For young outdoor adventurers, nature lovers, and thrill seekers alike, Jean Craighead George and Wendell Minor tell the exciting tale--based on a true story--of a fearsome forest fire and the gentle cycle of regeneration that follows. Synopsis:Axel, his aunt and uncle and his dog, Grits, are on a river-kayaking adventure when the family is caught in a blazing fire storm and must find a shelter where they can wait out the fire safely. Illustrations.
About the AuthorJean Craighead George is the author of over eighty books for children and young adults. Her novel Julie of the Wolves won the Newbery Medal in 1973, and her novel My Side of the Mountain was a Newbery Honor Book in 1960. She has continued to write acclaimed picture books and novels that celebrate the natural world. She lives in Chappaqua, New York, and has had over 173 pets in the time she has lived there, among them geese and ducks. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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