Will Hobbs Ordine dei libri

A meteorite is on a collision course with the Black Hills of South Dakota, setting off a chain of events that intertwines the lives of various characters. As they confront impending disaster, themes of survival, human connection, and the impact of nature on society emerge. The narrative explores how individuals react under pressure, revealing deep-rooted fears and desires while highlighting the beauty and unpredictability of life. This gripping tale examines both personal and collective responses to an existential threat.

Rich in adventure, history, and humor, an odyssey set in the twilight of the Wild West spun by Will Hobbs Weeks after arriving in Colorado to start a new farm, the Hollowell family is looking at disaster when fifteen-year-old Owen witnesses the theft of their mules. Learning that Hercules and Peaches will likely be sold to the mines, Owen sets out to track the rustler over the mountains. It's all Ma can do to hold back little brother Till, who's more than a handful. The outlaw's trail leads to Telluride, the turbulent "City of Gold." Owen gets help from a resourceful girl named Molly and dubious assistance from Till, who shows up on the train from Durango. Telluride's notorious marshal finally takes an interest when he identifies the rustler as one of Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch. The lawman leads Owen and Till on horseback into the canyon country and all the way to Robbers Roost. For readers who love adventure and humor, Will Hobbs delivers a stirring tale of two brothers who risk it all to recover their mules and secure their future.

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.

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.

Der Flug in den hohen Norden Kanadas hätte ein Abenteuer werden sollen für den 15-jährigen Eric. Doch bei den großen Wasserfällen endet die Reise jäh: Der Motor der Cessna versagt, und beim Versuch, die Maschine zu retten, wird der Pilot von den Fluten mitgerissen. Eric, sein indianischer Freund Raymond und dessen Onkel Johnny Raven bleiben mit wenigen Habseligkeiten im Canyon zurück. Vergeblich hoffen sie auf ein Suchflugzeug - und der arktische Winter steht vor der Tür. Zum Glück kennt Raven noch die alten Traditionen und Überlebenstricks der Dene-Indianer. Doch als er stirbt, sind die Jungen ganz auf sich gestellt. Erst nach schier übermenschlichen Anstrengungen erreichen sie ein rettendes Dorf.

The excitement of a gold discovery in Alaska ignites a frenzy as Jason announces it to the world. This pivotal moment captures the essence of adventure and the rush of opportunity that defined the gold rush era. The story likely explores themes of ambition, greed, and the transformative impact of sudden wealth on individuals and communities.

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.

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.

Genau wie seine Eltern ist auch Tepary (13) fasziniert von der Welt der Pueblo-Indianer. In einer seit 1000 Jahren verlassenen Siedlung in New Mexico gerät er nach der Entdeckung zweier Grabräuber in den magischen Bann einer geheimnisvollen Flöte.