Will Hobbs creëert meeslepende verhalen die lezers uitnodigen in wilde gebieden, avonturen delen met diverse personages en belangrijke levenskeuzes onderzoeken. Zijn werk, gericht op jonge lezers, bevat aangrijpende plots en diepgaande lessen. Als voormalig pedagoog wijdt Hobbs zich sinds 1990 fulltime aan schrijven en heeft hij talrijke onderscheidingen ontvangen voor zijn literaire bijdragen aan de jeugdliteratuur. Zijn kenmerkende stem en focus op de natuurlijke wereld en persoonlijke groei maken hem tot een belangrijk auteur voor adolescenten.
Fifteen-year-old Jessie and the other rebellious teenage members of a wilderness survival school team abandon their adult leader, hijack his boats, and try to run the dangerous white water at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
This early manual is a fascinating read for any carpentry enthusiast or historian, but contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Workshop projects are extensively illustrated with hundreds of drawings, diagrams and photographs. This comprehensive work is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all woodworkers and craftsmen. Contents Include: Simplified Modern Garden Set; Garden Table and Benches; Portable Outdoor Dinette; Lawn Settee; Smartly Styled Modern Lawn Chair; Chaise Longue; Picnic Table and Bench; Take Your Pick of Garden Benches; Canopy Lounging Chair; Simple Lawn furniture; Two Portable Lawn Chairs; Complete Your Garden With a Wimple Bench; Lawn Settee with Iron-Pipe Frame; Summer Porch Chair; Outdoor Table Folds for Storage; Covered-Wagon Mail Box; Barrels Make and Outdoor Set; Captain's Folding Lawn Chair; Reclining Lawn Chair. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Saving The Last GrizzliesAs this action-packed sequel to Bearstone opens, Cloyd Atcitty and his rancher friend Walter Landis are heading back into the mountains, this time chasing the old man's dream of finding a lost Spanish gold mine. But when Cloyd hears that a mother grizzly and her cubs have been sighted nearby, he immediately hopes it might be the mate of the bear he had tried to save from a hunter the previous summer. When the mother bear dies in a tragic accident, Cloyd realizes that if her cubs don't survive, grizzlies will disappear from Colorado forever. He refuses to leave the cubs, determined to stay with them until they can den. But with winter deepening in the mountains, can Cloyd himself survive?
A Summer To Remember Fourteen-year-old Clay Lancaster has been dreaming for years of the adventure he calls The Big Wander -- a summer in the Southwest with his older brother, Mike, searching for their uncle Clay. When Mike decides to return home to Seattle and the girlfriend he left behind, Clay chooses to stay on and continue the search on his own. Following a tip about his uncle, he heads out into the most remote canyons of the Navajo reservation, with only a burro and a dog named Curly for company. Clay loses his heart to the vast, rugged land -- and to an adventurous girl with a long, dark braid -- but finds his uncle in big trouble. Can Clay pull off a risky plan to save his uncle -- and the wild horses Uncle Clay has put his own life in jeopardy to protect?
While separated from her family in the wilderness area along the Nahanni River, a wolf pup discovers that she can express her loneliness in a long, loud howl.
When their float plane crashes near Virginia Falls, high-schoolers Gabe and Raymond, along with Raymond's great-uncle Johnny, face a dire survival challenge in the harsh subarctic wilderness. As they battle icy rapids and search for food, they must rely on each other's skills and bravery to survive.
Set against the backdrop of a gold rush, Jason Hawthorn is determined to reclaim his fortune after losing his sawmill. He enters a perilous race to Nome, partnering with his adventurous love, Jamie Dunavant. As they navigate the treacherous Yukon River and face fierce rivals, their journey is fraught with challenges, including the dangers of the open sea. The story explores themes of ambition, love, and survival in the harsh wilderness of Alaska.
In a magical world, a unique bear embarks on an extraordinary journey, challenging the norms of his forest. As he encounters various creatures, he learns valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and self-acceptance. This enchanting tale blends adventure with heartfelt moments, showcasing the importance of embracing one's individuality while navigating the complexities of relationships in a vibrant, whimsical setting. The story captures the essence of growth and discovery through the eyes of an unforgettable character.
Jessie, Troy, and the rest of the crew from Downriver have returned to the Grand Canyon for adventure down the Colorado River. In the year since they last were together, each has changed; each feels more mature. But how will they interact now that they are facing new challenges--challenges greater than anything they've had to deal with at home?For Troy, it is a chance to prove he can be a team player, someone worthy of friendship and love. For Jessie, the river is the ultimate test. Does she have what it takes to row down the mighty Colorado? The only way to find out is to get into the raft and set off to face the thundering rapids and the powerful emotions that the river unleashes.
Set against the backdrop of rugged canyons, the story follows characters who find themselves in perilous situations, facing both physical and emotional challenges. As they navigate through treacherous landscapes, themes of survival, resilience, and the bonds of friendship come to the forefront. The narrative intertwines adventure with introspection, exploring how deep personal struggles can mirror the depths of the canyons they traverse.