In this riveting middle-grade adventure from Watt Key, the son of a Mississippi policeman finds a boy living on his own in the wilderness. -- The New York Times Book Review. -- Booklist , starred review An unusual coming-of-age story.
A terrific choice for reluctant readers. -- Booklist Praise for Watt Key Excellent.
The boys\' survivalist adventures in the swamps are suspenseful, with a] reassuring ending. . . -- Kirkus Reviews An exciting adventure set in Mississippi\'s Pascagoula River marshlands . -- School Library Journal It\'s man versus nature as well as man versus man in this tale that will have strong appeal to Key\'s fans and adventure lovers.
A good pick for action/adventure fans. . . short chapters filled with action and adventure keep the pacing taut and will entice reluctant readers . . . -- The Bulletin In the tradition of Gary Paulsen\'s survival tales .
Praise for Hideout A compelling read that will keep a tween audience burning the flashlight batteries late into the night.
This title has Common Core connections.
From the author of Alabama Moon , Hideout is complex tale of friendship, kindness, and dangerous secrets.
But this leads him to telling small lies that only get bigger as the danger increases for both boys and hidden truths become harder to conceal.
Not fooled by the boy\'s evasive explanation as to why he\'s on his own, Sam becomes entangled in his own efforts to help Davey.
Then he discovers a strange kid named Davey, mysteriously alone, repairing an abandoned cabin deep in the woods.
Instead he uses the boat to disappear for hours at a time, exploring the forbidden swampy surroundings of his bayou home.
Twelve-year-old Sam has been given a fishing boat by his father, but he hates fishing.
In this riveting middle-grade adventure from Watt Key, the son of a Mississippi policeman finds a boy living on his own in the wilderness
