Wild Man Island by Will Hobbs

Last night my 7th grade son was reading a book that suddenly caught my eye. It was by author Will Hobbs, who had just been at the 2008 WSRA Convention in Milwaukee. He was the one author I really wanted to hear speak but was unable to fit his session into my schedule. I heard great things about his presentation.

I "borrowed" my son's book and started reading, and couldn't put it down...until I finished it a few hours later! If you like adventure and suspense, nature and a bit of "wild" thrown in, then you'll love this book! Though its written about a 14-yr. old boy, younger kids AND girls will enjoy this award-winning book.

Here's a brief description from the author's website (see link below):
"On the last day of a sea kayaking trip in southeast Alaska, fourteen-year-old Andy Galloway paddles away from the group. His heart tells him he must visit the place where his archeologist father died trying to solve the mystery of the first Americans. A gale sweeps Andy far across the strait, where he swims onto Admiralty Island, an immense wilderness of forests, rain, and bears. A survival tale becomes much more as Andy encounters a dog running with wolves and then a man toting a stone-tipped spear. The wild man vanishes into the forest, but the dog reappears and leads Andy to the mouth of a cave, where secrets upon secrets begin to unfold. Running for his life, Andy retreats deep into the cave, where danger, suspense, and discovery await."

Check his official website to see photos and to learn where Will got his IDEAS for this story.

Okay you advanced chapter book readers...try finding YOUR way around on Wild Man Island by Will Hobbs. Now, let me know what you think when you finish!