The Switch by Roland Smith (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Switch by Roland Smith On the morning of Henry Ludds thirteenth birthday, the power goes out. No phones, no news, and planes are literally falling out of the sky. Henrys father was away from the family farm and he has not returned. Its worrisome as people descend into lawlessness. Four months later, the electricity still hasnt come back. While Henrys family is protected in their walled compound with wind turbines fueling their electricity, the rest of their area has suffered. Henrys father still hasnt been found. Determined to find him, Henry ventures out with a trading crew to the zoo where his dad was last seen. After the truck is hijacked and Henry is left behind, hes forced to travel alone through the unruly world of the Switch. But his journey home will lead him to cross paths with the people who took his dad and have been trying to take over his familys land and resources ever since. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Roland Smith first worked with animals at the Oregon Zoo, and he has been involved in animal rescues and conservation work around the world for more than 20 years. He is the author of numerous books for young readers, including Jacks Run, Zachs Lie, Peak, the Cryptid Hunters series, and the Storm Runners series. He is also the coauthor of numerous picture books with his wife, Marie. Roland lives with Marie on a farm south of Portland, Oregon. You can find him online at rolandsmith.com. Review Praise for Beneath: "A tightly plotted mystery that incorporates themes of nonconformity and social rebellion... Humor, a perilous setting, [and] intense relationships... give the story emotion and grit." -- Publishers Weekly"A fast-paced, compelling read. Fans of Smith will not be disappointed." -- BooklistPraise for the Storm Runners series: "A breakneck read, perfectly geared to the restless and reluctant." -- Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books"This slice of natural disaster... offers nary a dull moment. A high-velocity page-turner." -- Kirkus Reviews Review Quote Praise for Beneath : "A tightly plotted mystery that incorporates themes of nonconformity and social rebellion... Humor, a perilous setting, [and] intense relationships... give the story emotion and grit." -- Publishers Weekly "A fast-paced, compelling read. Fans of Smith will not be disappointed." -- Booklist Praise for the Storm Runners series: "A breakneck read, perfectly geared to the restless and reluctant." -- Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books "This slice of natural disaster... offers nary a dull moment. A high-velocity page-turner." -- Kirkus Reviews Details ISBN0545803500 Author Roland Smith Pages 304 Language English ISBN-10 0545803500 ISBN-13 9780545803502 Format Hardcover Audience Age 8-12 Year 2022 Publication Date 2022-11-01 Publisher Scholastic US Imprint Scholastic US Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2022-11-01 NZ Release Date 2022-11-01 US Release Date 2022-11-01 UK Release Date 2022-11-01 DEWEY FIC Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139284725;

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