Infiltration

by Sean Rodman

Overview

Bex is into "urban exploration"—going where he's not supposed to go.

Bex has always done it just for fun and bragging rights, taking nothing but pictures and leaving nothing but footprints. He has explored almost every abandoned building and tunnel in the city. But that changes when a new kid arrives at school. Kieran is edgy, dangerous and into urban exploration as well. Together, they start pushing each other to radical extremes. When Kieran pitches a plan that involves taking more than just pictures, Bex has a decision to make. Where will he draw the line, and how far will he follow Kieran?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781554699889
Publisher:	Orca Book Publishers
Publication date:	10/01/2011
Series:	Orca Soundings Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	1 MB
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

About the Author

Sean Rodman is the author of several books for young people. When not working on his own books, Sean is the executive director of the Story Studio, a charity that inspires, educates and empowers youth to be great storytellers. He lives in Victoria, British Columbia.

Read an Excerpt

I don't recommend breaking and entering on your first date. But it's just fine for your third.

Editorial Reviews

"Tight, concise writing, along with a fast-moving plot, makes this a good choice for struggling and reluctant readers."

The Horn Book Guide

"A fast-paced action-adventure story. It will appeal especially to teens who read below level, though the page-turning suspense it generates and the fascinating hook of urban-exploration should grab any reader."

Booklist

"This short novel will appeal to reluctant readers with its fast pace and adventurous scenarios...The non-specific location will allow the reader to fill in the landscape, and helps draw the reader further into Bex's exploits."

Library Media Connection

"Will hook reluctant, male, teen readers as a gripping, high energy, high risk adventure story...An excellent recreational reading choice, and a great addition to literature study groups."

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"An adventure story with a very small bit of romance sprinkled in. The main characters seemed realistic, likable and easy for teens to relate to. The sentences are short and the vocabulary was fairly simple; good for the struggling reader."

NMRLS Youth Services Book Review

"The book is fast-paced and does capture the attention of the reader and hold onto it until the end."

KeenReaders.org

"A fast-paced action-adventure story. It will appeal especially to teens who read below level, though the page-turning

suspense it generates and the fascinating hook of urban-exploration should grab any reader."

Booklist

Gr 7 Up—During the day, Bex keeps to himself and stays under the radar, but at night he is the rock star of urban exploration, a hobby for people who like to break into buildings, explore the forbidden interiors, and then post pictures to online forums. He has hacked into more buildings than any other urban explorer in the city. He is careful not to take anything but pictures and leaves nothing but footprints. When a new student, Kieran, shows up and asks him to be part of a dangerous, but potentially lucrative, exploration mission, Bex finds himself breaking his own rules when he agrees to participate. When it turns out that Kieran has ulterior motives, Bex has to figure out how to get them both out of the situation alive. The book is intended for reluctant readers, and they will appreciate the authentic dialogue, and fast-paced ending, but the rest of the story line lacks enough tension and suspense to get them there.—Rachael Myers-Ricker, Horace Mann School, Bronx, NY

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