Synopses & Reviews
A meteorite is hurtling toward the Black Hills of South Dakota. . . .
Brady Steele's love for all things extreme is given a boost when a fireball crashes through the roof of his house. It turns out that Brady's space rock is one of the rarest meteorites ever found. In fact, a professor from a nearby museum wants to study it in search of extraterrestrial bacteria, hoping to discover the first proof of life beyond Earth.
During a wild week of extreme bicycling, fishing, and caving, Brady discovers he's able to do strange and wonderful feats that shouldn't be possible. At the same time, he's developing some frightening symptoms. Could he be infected with long-dormant microbes from space? Is his meteorite a prize . . . or a menace?
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“Offering something to tantalize nearly every boyish taste, this title is a great choice for reluctant readers.” School Library Journal
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“This fast-moving tale by an author known for exciting survival stories...is full of sports action...intriguing.” KLIATT
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“Hobbs is in great form here...mysterious and compelling-the pace moves along swiftly...powerful.” Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
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“With convincing, first-person narration, a fast pace and plenty of suspense, this is a welcome addition to Hobbss extremely reader-pleasing work.” Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Will Hobbs is the award-winning author of more than fifteen novels for young readers, including Jason's Gold, Wild Man Island, Jackie's Wild Seattle, and Leaving Protection. Seven of his books have been chosen by the American Library Association as Best Books for Young Adults. A graduate of Stanford University, Will lives in Durango, Colorado, with his wife, Jean. They are frequent visitors to southern Arizona's deserts and mountains. crossing the wire combines the author's on-the-ground experience with extensive research into the hardships facing immigrants attempting to cross illegally into the U.S. through these forbidding landscapes.