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ROUGH WATERS
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Written by
S. L. Rottman
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Hardcover: $15.95
ISBN: 978-1-56145-172-2
Total Pages: 144
Size: 6 x 8-1/2
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Young Adult, ages 12-16/Fiction/Sports
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S. L. Rottman is a former teacher and the author of several young adult novels. A graduate of Colorado State University, Rottman lives in Florida.You can visit S. L. Rottman's website at: slrottman.net/
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Accelerated Reader & Reading Counts Tests:
Reading Counts Test #: Q17398
Reading Counts Level: 7.1
AR Quiz#: 31566
AR Reading Level: 4.2
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WHEN THEIR PARENTS are killed in a car accident, Scott and his brother Gregg are sent to live with an uncle they never knew they had. Hurt, angry, and confused, they leave a comfortable life in the California suburbs and head to the remote Colorado Rockies, where their uncle runs a white-water rafting company. Scott, forced to confront his loss and face an uncertain future, determines to make the best of a difficult situation. But his brother Gregg, burying his grief deep inside, begins to drift away from the only family he has left.
As they become acquainted with the power and unpredictability of the river and begin to learn the skills of maneuvering the rapids, the brothers discover that it is harder than they ever dreamed to master the art of survival--both on and off the water.
Click here for an informative teacher's guide to Rough Waters.
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Reviews
"Reminiscent of Gary Paulsen's Hatchet... or The River... this quick-paced adventure will be enjoyed by 'river rats' and those interested in the outdoors."VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) "With the thrill of the rapids, realistic family dynamics, a little romance, and likable characters, this book is a great read." School Library Journal
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Awards
* 1999 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
* 2000 IRA Young Adults' Choices
* 1999 New York Public Libraries Books for the Teen Age
* Finalist, 1999 Oklahoma Book Award, Children and Young Adult Category
* Nominee, 2000 Colorado Blue Spruce Award
* Nominee, 2000 Utah Young Adult List
* Nominee, 2000-2001 Beehive Award (UT)
* Nominee, 2000-2001 South Carolina Book Award Junior Readers List
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