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Sparrow Hawk Red
When eighth-grader Ricky Diaz discovers that the mother he thought was killed in an accident was actually murdered by drug dealers, he determines to get revenge. "Readers who require a fast-paced plot with lots of action, tension, and danger will find everything they want in Mikaelsen's latest novel".--Booklist, starred review.
Paperback, 192 pages
Published
March 10th 1999
by Disney-Hyperion
(first published January 1st 1900)
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This is an interesting story about a 13 year old named Ricky who runs away to Mexico for a chance to avenge his Mother's death. The intense story gives Americans a greater appreciation for those who immigrate (on a small degree) by empathizing with the little girl he encounters and becomes friends with in Mexico. The entire time you are drawn in because the writing is very well done, and is not too redundant or slow. Sparrow Hawk Red is an imaginative adventure that (though unlikely) has a uniqu...more
My friend kris who teaches 6th grade sent this to me. It took me a few chapters to get into it but then I couldnt put it down. The story of a13 year old boy who decides to break into a Mexican drug compound and the ratera girl who helps him is totally exciting and had some parts that were so funny I'm still laughing at them.
Jan 19, 2011
Christina
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4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
actionadventure,
realistic
Fast-paced story about a boy who runs away over the border to Mexico on a mission to steal a special plane right out from under the noses of a drug cartel. Sounds a little farfetched, but it works. Just remember that it's fiction, and go along for the ride! (Or I should say, flight, because there's a great airplane chase)
13 year old boy must fly ariplane for police - great book for kids who are interested in airplanes.
I thought that this book was fantastic, 5 star! It has a great plot. Ben Mikaelsen did a great job writing this book. Sparrow Hawk Red is about a young boy named Ricky that is very good at flying planes. In this story Ricky goes on a mission to steal a plane from Drug Smugglers in Mexico. Ricky runs into many problems in his mission. I would reccomend this book to everyone. It is easy to read, and a great story.
I did not care for this book.....we read it during English last year....not the best.
I thought it was a very good book, but a little to...simple... for my taste.
This was a favorite in middle school, and as I find myself working with middle schoolers, I'm trying to find quality literature for them.
Pros:
Exciting plot
Some Spanish words
Encourages acceptance of other people/cultures
Reminds readers that what they see on the outside may not be the same as what's on the inside
Cons:
Not a particularly challenging read
I'd highly recommend this book for use in class or for fun reading. It's especially good for kids who don't enjoy reading because it's fast paced...more
Pros:
Exciting plot
Some Spanish words
Encourages acceptance of other people/cultures
Reminds readers that what they see on the outside may not be the same as what's on the inside
Cons:
Not a particularly challenging read
I'd highly recommend this book for use in class or for fun reading. It's especially good for kids who don't enjoy reading because it's fast paced...more
This book is very suspenseful. One thing I don't like is that the climax is at the end. But the suspense is why I gave it a four star. Overall, it's a pretty good book. Also, if you like airplanes, this is a great book for you.
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