Changes in Latitudes Contributor(s): Hobbs, Will (Author) |
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ISBN: 0689870698 ISBN-13: 9780689870699 Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: September 2004 Annotation: Trouble In Paradise Sixteen-year-old Travis is looking for a good time. A vacation in Mexico with his mother, sister, and little brother might cramp his style, but he's willing to take that risk for a chance to cruise the beaches. Travis soon discovers that even with his headphones and shades, he can't completely cut himself off from his family's problems. He begins to understand why his father didn't come with them: His mother is contemplating a divorce. Meanwhile his younger brother, Teddy, becomes increasingly obsessed with protecting some endangered sea turtles near the resort. In spite of himself, Travis is drawn into Teddy's efforts to save the turtles. But it takes a devastating tragedy beyond his imagining to shake Travis out of his cynicism -- a tragedy that will change his family forever.
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Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Marine Life - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Marriage & Divorce |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 87017462 |
Age Level: 12-17 |
Grade Level: 7-12 |
Lexile Measure: 750(Not Available) |
Physical Information: 0.44" H x 5.07" W x 8.03" L (0.45 lbs) 176 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
Features: Ikids, Price on Product |
Awards: Colorado Blue Spruce Award, Winner, Young Adult, 1992 |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 73924 Reading Level: 4.8 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 5.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Trouble In Paradise Sixteen-year-old Travis is looking for a good time. A vacation in Mexico with his mother, sister, and little brother might cramp his style, but he's willing to take that risk for a chance to cruise the beaches. Travis soon discovers that even with his headphones and shades, he can't completely cut himself off from his family's problems. He begins to understand why his father didn't come with them: His mother is contemplating a divorce. Meanwhile his younger brother, Teddy, becomes increasingly obsessed with protecting some endangered sea turtles near the resort. In spite of himself, Travis is drawn into Teddy's efforts to save the turtles. But it takes a devastating tragedy beyond his imagining to shake Travis out of his cynicism -- a tragedy that will change his family forever. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hobbs, Will: - Will Hobbs is the award-winning author of many popular adventure stories for young readers, including Bearstone and Beardance. His picture book, Beardream, illustrated by Jill Kastner, is a companion to these novels. Seven of his novels have been chosen by the American Library Association as Best Books for Young Adults. A graduate of Stanford University and former language arts teacher, he lives in Durango, Colorado, with his wife, Jean. Longtime backpackers and river runners, they have spent many years exploring the mountain and canyon settings of Will's stories. To learn more about the author and his books, visit Will's Web site at www.WillHobbsAuthor.com. |
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