And yet, when an earthquake sets off a raging wildfire, causing a chain reaction that wreaks havoc at camp david, they are suddenly on their own. Callie is the daughter of a chef whos worked at another presidential home and is not particularly happy about his being transferred to camp david. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The presidents retreat, camp david, is one of the safest places in the. Writer dee garretsons book trailers and videos on the lighter side of writing. She has a degree in international relations from tufts university, and also studied and taught landscape horticulture at cincinnati. But theres a strong female character that will probably appeal to. Wildfire run by dee garretson, 9780061953507, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The presidents son, luke, and his friends theo and callie are constantly being watched by secret service agents at camp david. The presidents retreat, camp david, is one of the safest places in the united states. A junior library guild selection just once luke brockett would like. But when things spiral out of control, luke and his friends are suddenly on their own, racing to escape a raging wildfire threatening their lives.
This book is called wildfire run and i thought that this book was amazing. Aug 31, 2010 listen to wildfire run audiobook by dee garretson. Theo is a geeky guy who likes to build robots and is new to the secret service protocols that are normal for luke. This acclaimed book by dee garretson is available at in several formats for your ereader. Gone by nightfall by dee garretson xpresso book tours. So why cant the presidents son, luke, and his friends theo and calli. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities. A breakneck adventure in the unusual setting of camp david features the presidents son luke and his two pals, theo and callie.
Dee garretson is the firsttime author of wildfire run harpercollins, 2010author blog. She has a degree in international relations from tufts university, and also studied and taught landscape horticulture at cincinnati state, giving her a chance to indulge in her love of both history and of plants. Wildfire run teachers guide synopsis wildfire run is a story about testing the limits of bravery, taking responsibility. It is an exciting story and readers can see the leading characters mature and grow in virtue as they are forced to face dangerous situations. After working as a landscape designer and teaching landscape horticulture classes for several years, dee returned to writing. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Wildfire run the presidents son, luke, and his friends theo and callie are constantly being watched by secret service agents at camp david. A sweet mini board book collection from the new york timesbestselling. Her books have been chosen as junior library guild selections, the scholastic book club, and have been nominated for numerous state awards lists. Writer dee garretson s book trailers and videos on the lighter side of writing. Hence, i was absolutely overjoyed to find this book at the public library. Wildfire run a junior library guild selection on seven state awards lists. When an earthquake sets off a wildfire, things go terribly wrong at camp david.
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