Twelve-year-old Chase Masters travels the country with his father, a "storm runner," but he is tested in ways he never could have imagined when he and a new friend are caught in a hurricane near St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Twelve-year-old Chase Masters travels the country with his father, a "storm runner," but he is tested in ways he never could have imagined when he and a new friend are caught in a hurricane near St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Book one in Roland Smith's middle-grade action-adventure series--now in paperback!
Chase Masters and his father are "storm runners," racing across the country in pursuit of hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. Anywhere bad weather strikes, they are not far behind. Chase is learning more on the road than he ever would just sitting in a classroom. But when the hurricane of the century hits, he will be tested in ways he never could have imagined.Awards
Short-listed for Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award 2013
Critic Reviews
“Praise for Storm Runners "Readers will really feel blasts of wind, water and flying debris in this disaster tale...[They] are really going to want to find out what happens next." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Tentacles "A high-octane page-turner that will reel readers in and keep them riveted." -- School Library Journal "A surefire hit...The fascinating science of cryptids (animals thought to exist only in myth) and Smith's fast-paced story will capture the imagination of any action-loving reader." -- Bookpage”
Praise for STORM RUNNERS"Certain to grab readers and leave them waiting to snatch up the next installment..." --BOOKLIST"A breakneck read, perfectly geared to the restless and reluctant." --BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS
About the Author
Roland Smith first worked with animals at the Oregon Zoo, and he has been involved in animal rescues and conservation work around the world for more than 20 years. He is the author of numerous books for young readers, including Jack's Run, Zach's Lie, Peak, the Cryptid Hunters series, and the Storm Runners series. He is also the coauthor of numerous picture books with his wife, Marie. Roland lives with Marie on a farm south of Portland, Oregon. You can find him online at rolandsmith.com.
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