Roland smith was born in portland, oregon on november 30, 1951. See all books authored by roland smith, including peak, and shatterproof, and more on thriftbooks. See more ideas about roland smith, books and author. Jaguar has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. After a runin with the law, peak is presented two options. Jaguar book by roland smith half price books marketplace. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site.
Daniel klingensmith and sarah wagner picture credit. Some of these books sounded interesting, so i volunteered to take one home with me and see wha. The edge by roland smith overdrive rakuten overdrive. New york times bestselling author roland smith is the author of twentyeight young adult novels including peak, the edge, beneath, above, sasquatch, elephant run, zachs lie,shatterproof 39 clues, the cryptid hunters series, the i,q series, and the storm runner series. If you liked this, please, subscribe andor leave a. Jaguar by roland smith could not put these books down. Publishing both fiction and nonfiction, roland smith has produced a variety of books over the many years of his career. His job working for a childrens zoo began a 20year career as a zookeeper. Ever since his mother died and his father went to brazil for a scientific expedition, 14yearold jacob lansa has been staying with his grandfather in poughkeepsie. Scholarly articles have come out in the past 5 years to support the idea of extensive lost civilizations in the amazon, and also unfortunately the continuing heartbreaking exploitation of the native peoples.
The birthplace of smith was located in portland, oregon. Sep, 2015 roland smith has created an actionpacked adventure about friendship, sacrifice, family, and the drive to take on everest, despite the incredible risk. The adventures arent over yet for chase masters and his dad. A compelling sequel to the action packed thunder cave follows young jacob lansa as he joins his fathers brazilian expedition to set up a jaguar preserve and experiences firsthand the environmental destruction and poaching violence in that region. In this third installment, chase heads south of the border with his friend nicole rossi to track down the rossi brothers circuslions, tigers, elephants and allafter a massive earthquake hits mexico. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Smith became a published author in 1987 with the night of the solstice. Even before i knew how to read, i always loved books. Listen to jaguar by roland smith available from rakuten kobo. Peak marcello is a 14yearold who loves to climb things. Mar 10, 2008 roland smith s novels for young adults have received wide acclaim from publications such as library journal and booklist for their intense realism. He chooses exotic locations, for example in this book it.
The explosive conclusion to roland smiths fastpaced action series. Ive wanted to be a writer virtually my entire life. The brazilian rain forest, which provides the backdrop for fastpaced action, opens opportunities for teaching students about biodiversity and real problems of deforestation. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Roland smith wonder book paperback books will smith jaguar. Roland smith excels at the short juvenileya book based in anthropological and geographical settings. Some of the published credits of roland smith include peak unabridged, i,q i,q the series, w is for waves. Jaguar 97807868124 by smith, roland and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. New york times bestselling author roland smith is the author of twentyeight young adult novels including peak, the edge, beneath, above, elephant run, shatterproof 39 clues, the cryptid hunters series, the i,q series, and the storm runner seri. After working to save wildlife following the exxon valdez oil spill, his first nonfiction book, sea otter rescue, was published in. New york times bestselling author roland smith is the author of twentyeight young adult novels including peak, the edge, beneath, above, elephant run.
Before becoming an author, roland worked as a zookeeper at the oregon zoo and the point defiance zoo in tacoma. Facts about roland smith elaborate the impressive ideas about the american author of young adult fiction. My students are starting a new themed unit called the need to survive. Jan 27, 2015 roland smith first worked with animals at the portland zoo, and he has been involved in animal rescues and conservation work around the world for more than twenty years. It is the sequel to the book thunder cave, also published by hyperion books.
Roland smith is a published author and a photographer of childrens books and young adult books. Apr 06, 2006 jaguar, written by roland smith, is about a boys dad who wants to make a jaguar preserve and the boy, jake, wants to go with to help him. He received a bachelors degree in english from portland state university. Jaguar unabridged jaguar unabridged audiobook, by roland smith. When i was five, my parents got me an old manual typewriter for christmas and it was my favorite possession. See all books authored by roland smith, including peak, and shatterproof, and more on. Roland smith books, author biography, and reading level. Unfortunately, living in new york city makes his hobby difficult.
Jaguar is a young adult adventure novel by roland smith, first published by hyperion books in 1997. Roland smiths most popular book is shatterproof the 39 clues. His novels have garnered dozens of state and national book awards. Among them are peak, elephant run, zachs lie, the i,q series, cryptid hunters, tentacles, the storm runners series, legwork, etc. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. I liked this book jaguar by roland smith because it gave very descriptive words on how jake gets attacked before the journey begun. This acclaimed book by roland smith is available at in several formats for your ereader. Roland smith has 92 books on goodreads with 146793 ratings. He is the author of numerous books for young readers, including jacks run, zachs lie, cryptid hunters, peak, tentacles, and the storm runners series. Jaguar by roland smith and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
He longs to join his father and help him set up a jaguar preserve in the rain forest, but he cant miss school. Roland smith is the author of zachs lie, an ala quick pick for reluctant readers. Roland smith is the author of the bestselling peak as well as the cryptid hunters and i, q series. Each year i ask the students to write a book letter to the author, and roland smith writes back. He lives outside of portland, oregon, with his wife marie, who also writes childrens books. Roland smith born november 30, 1951 is an american author of young adult fiction as well as. Sep, 2015 roland smith has always been my go to author for every on the edge reading junkie. He lives with his wife on a small farm near portland, oregon. Jaguar thunder cave by roland smith book cover, description, publication history. With a focus on young adult fiction, hes managed to carve himself a niche in the market that remains unparalleled to this very day. Cryptidsmythological creatures like the loch ness monster and sasquatchare travis wolfes obsession, and hell travel to the ends.
The story of peaks dangerous ascenttold in his own wordsis suspenseful, immediate, and impossible to put down. Order of roland smith books roland smith is an american author of young adult adventure novels and nonfiction childrens books. But his fathers expedition to create a jaguar preserve is beset with violence, and jake is viciously attacked before their journey even begins. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers.
Roland smith books list of books by author roland smith. Vespers book shatterproof ebook by roland smith rakuten kobo. Sep 09, 2008 peak by roland smith published september 9, 2008 rac, realistic fiction, sports 15 comments tags. Smiths books in order of when they were originally released and in chronological order. Jaguar audiobook by roland smith 9781440768743 rakuten kobo. The jaguar chapter 1, part 1 amateur audio book youtube. The compelling sequel to thunder cave vividly portrays the beauty and drama. Lansa is also seen in 1999s jaguar and 2001s the last lobo, as well as tentacles, the sequel to cryptid hunters and as well as chupacabra. No title will disappoint, no character will leave you unchanged. The edge isbn 9780544341227 pdf epub roland smith ebook. Roland smiths novels for young adults have received wide acclaim from publications such as library journal and booklist for their intense realism. Feb 21, 20 jaguar, by roland smith as some of you know, i have been working with sixth graders all semester as part of my secondary teaching certification program. When his dad leaves to build the preserve his dad sent him to the old folks home. Jacob lansa never would have thought that he would end up in the jungles of brazil.
He chooses exotic locations, for example in this book it is the amazon basin. Jaguar thunder cave by roland smith fantastic fiction. Aug 01, 2008 new york times bestselling author roland smith is the author of twentyeight young adult novels including peak, the edge, beneath, above, sasquatch, elephant run, zachs lie,shatterproof 39 clues, the cryptid hunters series, the i,q series, and the storm runner series. Jaguar the compelling sequel to thunder cave vividly portrays the beauty and drama of the brazilian rainforest in the context of pageturning action and adventure. When jacob lansa joined his father in brazil, his biggest worry was whether he would get sent back to poughkeepsie. Elephant run by smith, roland and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In the adventurous book, jaguar by roland smith the story shows the meaning of bravery and friendship. This book has held up very well over time, and does not feel dated at all. Roland smith was born in portland, oregon, graduated from portland state university and, following a parttime job at the oregon zoo in portland, began a 20year career as a zookeeper, both at the oregon zoo and the point defiance zoo in tacoma, washington.
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