Wildfire Run

Name: Wildfire Run
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Dee Garretson
ISBN: 9780061999802

Author: Dee Garretson

Narrator: MacLeod Andrews

Unabridged: 5 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 08/31/2010

Categories: Children's Fiction, Action & Adventure Stories, Science & Nature Stories

Synopsis

The president's retreat, Camp David, is one of the safest places in the United States. So why can't the President's son, Luke, and his friends Theo and Callie stay there without Secret Service agents constantly hovering over them, watching their every move? And yet, when an earthquake sets off a raging wildfire, causing a chain reaction that wreaks havoc at Camp David, they are suddenly on their own.Now Luke needs a plan:To override the security systemsTo save those who were supposed to save himTo get through an impassable gateTo escape Camp DavidDebut author Dee Garretson delivers a heart-pounding tween thriller—an action-packed adventure with undeniable suspense.

About Dee Garretson

Dee Garretson spent her childhood helping her father build his offbeat inventions and playing adventure games in the woods. After working as a landscape designer and teaching landscape horticulture classes for several years, Dee returned to writing. Her debut novel, Wildfire Run, has been praised for its suspense and its hero, Luke, who “with his companions, displays generous measures of courage and ingenuity in rising to the occasion” (ALA Booklist). She lives with her family in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Amanda on February 24, 2011

This story requires a heavy suspension of disbelief. The herd of deer running straight into the cars just as they're leaving Camp David. A little unusual, but okay..the deer were running from a fire. The group of motorcycle bikers showing up right after, yes, maybe they were lost...but kinda of push......more

Goodreads review by Marty on March 27, 2010

"Yield not to misfortunes, but rather go more boldly to meet them." This is the guiding principle that motivates Luke and his friends to face the adversity of nature on a rampage. An innocent moment triggers a life-threatening disaster that forces Luke and his friends (Callie and Theo), along with the......more

Goodreads review by Erika on January 04, 2020

This was a well written book for middle-grade readers. The pace was lively and I think kids would enjoy the story.......more

Goodreads review by Lori on November 11, 2010

What if you were the president's son and you were constantly surrounded by Secret Service agents? In Wildfire Run, Luke Brockett, the president's son is vacationing with his friend Theo at Camp David--one of the safest places in the United States. But when you're constantly watched, how much fun can......more

Goodreads review by Sheila on November 29, 2016

Dee Garretson has written an great fast-paced drama for young adults. "Wildfire Run" is exciting and suspenseful. Although written for a younger audience, I think a lot of adults would also enjoy reading this one.......more