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Sep 10, 2019 · —Wildfire, P. 84 Rodman Philbrick is among my favorite authors. The potent emotion and unpredictability of Freak the Mighty, Max the Mighty, and The Last Book in the Universe puts him on equal footing with some of the greatest to write juvenile fiction. Because of that, I'm surprised by the lack of depth in Wildfire. It's exciting ...
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Part 1, Chapter 1 Summary: “When Trees Explode”. Wildfire begins with a broadcast from radio host Phat Freddy Bell to the campers at Camp Wabanaski. It has not rained in 65 days, and this is the hottest and driest summer on record. Sam Castine wakes to the smell of smoke. Camp Wabanaski is ordered to evacuate because of an approaching wildfire.
The details of the fire in this novel are based on real stories of fires from California and other states. Wildfire is a fast-paced survival narrative that takes place over the course of six days. It was well-received, and it won the 2020-2021 Great Stone Face Book Award in New Hampshire.
Sep 10, 2023 · The lyrics of Book of Days exude a sense of longing, nostalgia, and a connection to nature. The song carries a profound message about the passing of time and the fleeting moments that shape our lives. It invites us to reflect on our own personal journeys, embracing the bittersweet memories that weave our own book of days.
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Sep 3, 2019 · Hardcover – September 3, 2019. by Rodman Philbrick (Author) 4.7 645 ratings. Book 1 of 3: The Wilds. See all formats and editions. Newbery Honor author Rodman Philbrick sends readers straight into the nightmare of a raging wildfire as 12-year-old Sam is trapped by explosive flames and deadly smoke that threaten to take his life.
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Sep 3, 2019 · The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg was a 2010 Newbery Honor Book. Philbrick's other acclaimed novels include Max the Mighty, The Young Man and the Sea, The Last Book in the Universe, Zane and the Hurricane, and Wildfire. Philbrick divides his time between Maine and the Florida Keys.
Nov 7, 1999 · But Mr. Daniels is the one who got ''Book of Days'' going. Now executive director of Purple Rose Theater Company, in its 10th year in Chelsea, Mich., Mr. Daniels commissioned Mr. Wilson to write ...
