When We Were Lost by Kevin Wignall audiobook

When We Were Lost

By Kevin Wignall
Foreword by James Patterson
Read by Will Collyer

Jimmy Patterson 9780316417792
8.79 Hours Unabridged
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    ISBN: 9781549197826

When their plane crashes in a remote rainforest with no adults left alive, a group of high school students struggles to survive against sinister threats from the jungle -- and one another -- in this tense thriller. Tom Calloway didn't want to go on a field trip to Costa Rica, but circumstances had him ending up sitting in the back of the plane -- which was the only part that was intact after the crash in the remote South American wilderness. Tom and a small group of his classmates are fortunate to be alive, but their luck quickly runs out when some of them fall prey to the unfamiliar threats of the jungle: animals, reptiles, insects, and even the unforgiving heat. Every decision they make could mean life or death. As the days go by and the survivors' desperation grows, things get even more perilous. Not everyone can cope with the trauma of seeing their friends die, and a struggle for leadership soon pits them against each other. And when they come across evidence of other people in the middle of the rainforest, does that mean they're safe -- or has their survival come to an even more vicious end?

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Summary

Summary

When their plane crashes in a remote rainforest with no adults left alive, a group of high school students struggles to survive against sinister threats from the jungle -- and one another -- in this tense thriller.


Tom Calloway didn't want to go on a field trip to Costa Rica, but circumstances had him ending up sitting in the back of the plane -- which was the only part that was intact after the crash in the remote South American wilderness. Tom and a small group of his classmates are fortunate to be alive, but their luck quickly runs out when some of them fall prey to the unfamiliar threats of the jungle: animals, reptiles, insects, and even the unforgiving heat. Every decision they make could mean life or death.


As the days go by and the survivors' desperation grows, things get even more perilous. Not everyone can cope with the trauma of seeing their friends die, and a struggle for leadership soon pits them against each other. And when they come across evidence of other people in the middle of the rainforest, does that mean they're safe -- or has their survival come to an even more vicious end?

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“A brilliant blend of modern adventure and Lord of the Flies.” Sarah Pinborough, New York Times bestselling author
The constantly building tension and dread will propel even the most reluctant readers through to the end."—Booklist
"An adrenaline-fueled adventure, which meditates on fate while exploring the effects of adversity and grief. Nuanced character interactions help ground the action-studded plot. Publishers Weekly
To survive the heat and predators, the group will have to rely on their skills and each other-easier said than done when insecurities and stubbornness become lethal...The tried-and-true tropes of survival narratives along with empowering teen expertise are featured well. Kirkus Reviews
Equipped with only what they've scavenged from the plane, Tom and his surviving classmates must try to escape through a hostile environment aswarm with predators. Mr. Wignall's cool tone and light touch keep an intense, exciting story from seeming far-fetched. The Wall Street Journal
A brilliant blend of modern adventure and Lord of the Flies, When We Were Lost is a riveting contemporary page-turner and ideal reading for teenage boys. Sarah Pinborough, bestselling author of 13 Minutes and Behind Her Eyes

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Author Bio: Kevin Wignall

Author Bio: Kevin Wignall

Kevin Wignall, a British writer born in Brussels, is the author of several books, including Who Is Conrad Hirst, which was shortlisted for the Edward Award and the Barry Award, and The Hunter’s Prayer, which was originally titled For the Dogs in the USA and which was made into a film directed by Jonathan Mostow and starring Sam Worthington and Odeya Rush.

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Available Formats : Digital Download
Category: Fiction/Action & Adventure
Runtime: 8.79
Audience: Young Adult (12–17)
Language: English