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Avalanche
Chris and his brother Terry were just going out for a little skiing and a little hunting. The hungry coyote seemed an easy mark, but the echoing crack of the rifle sets off an avalanche, and Chris is buried alive under a mountain of snow. No one saw him go under. He is all alone.
140 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1979
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Arthur J. Roth
22 books15 followersArthur Joseph Roth (Nina Hoy, Barney Mara, Slater McGurk, Pete Pomeroy)
Has worked as a bartender, carpenter, coalminer, factory worker, logger, farmer, high school teacher of Spanish, college instructor in writing, clerk-typist, and truck driver.
Two for Survival was selected as one of the children's books of the year, 1976, by the Children's Book Committee of the Child Study Association.
Under pseudonym Pete Pomeroy:
Wipeout! (1968)
The Mallory Burn (1971)
Crash at Salty Bay (1972)
Under pseudonym Barney Mara:
Forest Fire
Under pseudonym Nina Hoy:
The Runaway (1979)
Under pseudonym Slater McGurk:
The Grand Central Murders (1964)
The Denmark Bus (1966)
The Big Dig (1968)
Has worked as a bartender, carpenter, coalminer, factory worker, logger, farmer, high school teacher of Spanish, college instructor in writing, clerk-typist, and truck driver.
Two for Survival was selected as one of the children's books of the year, 1976, by the Children's Book Committee of the Child Study Association.
Under pseudonym Pete Pomeroy:
Wipeout! (1968)
The Mallory Burn (1971)
Crash at Salty Bay (1972)
Under pseudonym Barney Mara:
Forest Fire
Under pseudonym Nina Hoy:
The Runaway (1979)
Under pseudonym Slater McGurk:
The Grand Central Murders (1964)
The Denmark Bus (1966)
The Big Dig (1968)
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May 27, 2016
When I was in 5th grade, my science teacher, Mrs. Dahl, read aloud to the class from this book if she had a few minutes extra time at the end of class. (Why do teachers do this? I never once in my school career had a teacher actually finish the dang book.)
Now I am 33 years old, and I actually bought a copy from a used book store to finish it. Because I am one of those people who freaking hastofinishthebook.
I remember hanging on every word. I think I even dreamed about being trapped in snow. I adored this book because it was a survival book (which I adored at the time) and it referenced things I loved (like Hamlet.) But Mrs. Dahl quit reading it more than halfway through.
Perhaps she had gotten complaints from parents. There's a diarrhea scene. But I remember the exact chapter where she stopped and it's where snowbound Chris begins contemplating suicide.
Now, reading it at my age-- I really don't "buy" the book in many ways. Being crushed in an avalanche typically compresses the human body to a point where getting air is impossible. Every time you breathe out the snow tightens around you. It's like being buried in cement. Minutes and you die.
If the snow is loose enough and crumbly enough for Chris to breathe easily and free his arms and dig and run in place and free a long branch-- I'm not sure why he can't dig down to free his legs. This "impossibility" is a plot device.
Why does it get four stars from me? Because it takes me back. Back to when, nonsensically, I believed in these "My Side of the Mountain"-esque survival thrillers, and ate them up with a SPOON. I loved them. Their neat, tidy portrayal of a kid surmounting insurmountable odds. Their portrayal of a hunger for human contact that I felt (I only loved the book more, since I WAS a little kid contemplating suicide at the time it was introduced to me.)
So here's to a book finally finished. More than twenty years later.
I really liked it.
Now I am 33 years old, and I actually bought a copy from a used book store to finish it. Because I am one of those people who freaking hastofinishthebook.
I remember hanging on every word. I think I even dreamed about being trapped in snow. I adored this book because it was a survival book (which I adored at the time) and it referenced things I loved (like Hamlet.) But Mrs. Dahl quit reading it more than halfway through.
Perhaps she had gotten complaints from parents. There's a diarrhea scene. But I remember the exact chapter where she stopped and it's where snowbound Chris begins contemplating suicide.
Now, reading it at my age-- I really don't "buy" the book in many ways. Being crushed in an avalanche typically compresses the human body to a point where getting air is impossible. Every time you breathe out the snow tightens around you. It's like being buried in cement. Minutes and you die.
If the snow is loose enough and crumbly enough for Chris to breathe easily and free his arms and dig and run in place and free a long branch-- I'm not sure why he can't dig down to free his legs. This "impossibility" is a plot device.
Why does it get four stars from me? Because it takes me back. Back to when, nonsensically, I believed in these "My Side of the Mountain"-esque survival thrillers, and ate them up with a SPOON. I loved them. Their neat, tidy portrayal of a kid surmounting insurmountable odds. Their portrayal of a hunger for human contact that I felt (I only loved the book more, since I WAS a little kid contemplating suicide at the time it was introduced to me.)
So here's to a book finally finished. More than twenty years later.
I really liked it.
November 22, 2021
I remember this book from elementary. It was something we read after (or before?) Hatchet. The story concept has stayed with me!
Reading it YEARS later, there's a lot about the story I didn't remember, like the family relationships and the brotherly competition. I also didn't remember the diarrhea (yuck!) or the coyote he talks to in his dreams. I certainly didn't remember his baby sister that died before he was born or that he tries to commit suicide. (Yikes!) This book is even more intense than I remembered!
I give it five stars because it gave me what I remembered--- a boy trapped in snow doing little exercises to keep his limbs from freezing--- but a bit of extra. Never take your family or your life for granted. And never give up!
Reading it YEARS later, there's a lot about the story I didn't remember, like the family relationships and the brotherly competition. I also didn't remember the diarrhea (yuck!) or the coyote he talks to in his dreams. I certainly didn't remember his baby sister that died before he was born or that he tries to commit suicide. (Yikes!) This book is even more intense than I remembered!
I give it five stars because it gave me what I remembered--- a boy trapped in snow doing little exercises to keep his limbs from freezing--- but a bit of extra. Never take your family or your life for granted. And never give up!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 26, 2023
Sometimes your just in the mood for a YA book from your childhood. I normally read the point horror books of the time but this point fiction book was decent.
Chris and his brother Terry are total opposites and both are biding for their father's attention. Chris decides to do some hunting in the snow and goes too far out of his normal area and gets caught in an avalanche. What follows is his fight for survival to stay alive before he can be rescued. During his time under the snow we have flash backs to his relationships with his parents and brother and learn more about their family dynamics. Chris starts to hallucinate as time progresses and sees wild animals who talk to him. Can he survive the freezing cold and rapidly progressing frostbite? Can his family find him in time to rescue him?
Like I said a decent YA fiction adventure novel that can be read in an hour or so and progresses quickly and even though it was published in 1979 would be a great read for a teen/pre teen even today.
Chris and his brother Terry are total opposites and both are biding for their father's attention. Chris decides to do some hunting in the snow and goes too far out of his normal area and gets caught in an avalanche. What follows is his fight for survival to stay alive before he can be rescued. During his time under the snow we have flash backs to his relationships with his parents and brother and learn more about their family dynamics. Chris starts to hallucinate as time progresses and sees wild animals who talk to him. Can he survive the freezing cold and rapidly progressing frostbite? Can his family find him in time to rescue him?
Like I said a decent YA fiction adventure novel that can be read in an hour or so and progresses quickly and even though it was published in 1979 would be a great read for a teen/pre teen even today.
March 21, 2016
This book is incredibly well-written with usage of superior vocabulary. The author used a non-linear plot style to portray the protagonist's inner conflicts. I really enjoyed this book because the author jumped between conflicts and perspectives, and he subtly taught the lesson that 'things must get worse before they get better.'
October 15, 2020
Onvan : Avalanche - Nevisande : Arthur J. Roth - ISBN : 0590422677 - ISBN13 : 9780590422673 - Dar 144 Safhe - Saal e Chap : 1979
December 20, 2007
Picked this up out of the wire carousel in Mrs. Willoughby's room (5th grade). It's about a kid would gets buried in an avalanche while skiing. I remember extensive parts about not giving into the temptation to pee on one's self for the momentary warmth because the stickiness/itchiness/smell later isn't worth it. Good survival tip, there, thanks.
September 24, 2012
I gobbled this book up when I was a kid. I think I read it somewhere around 1990, so to think that I still count this as one of my favorite books in 2012 should say something. It's realistic (as far as I know, I'm not an expert) and suspenseful. Great book!
July 21, 2024
🔪🩸💀Point Horror Challenge 💀🩸🔪
1/150
I decided on a whim this morning to reread the Point Horror Books in order of publication. Possibly a challenge more appropriate for Halloween, but with a whopping 150 books to get through I thought I would start now. The main issue is with sourcing these old books. My library does not stock them and I only have around 20 in my collection. I do not want to fill my house with books (again) so I am trying to source these online.
I will also be doing the same challenge for the Goosebumps series this year. Feel free to work through these along with me ☺️
Now for the review.
I sourced this book from ‘Open Library’, a fantastic online resource which is gimmick free and does not need payment. All you need is an email and you are set! The books aren’t in great, user friendly shape, but they are readable. I think they will be a terrific source of material for me with these old book challenges.
Avalanche gripped me from the first page to the last. I read it in one sitting, I could not put it down. At a mere 140 pages it does not take long to finish.
The author build up so much tension, Arthur Roth did a great job creating atmosphere - so much so I felt claustrophobic throughout! I will be checking out more of his chilling tales and adding them to my to-read list.
An excellent start to the series - I hope the spine-chill continues throughout 🔪🔪🔪🩸💀🩸
1/150
I decided on a whim this morning to reread the Point Horror Books in order of publication. Possibly a challenge more appropriate for Halloween, but with a whopping 150 books to get through I thought I would start now. The main issue is with sourcing these old books. My library does not stock them and I only have around 20 in my collection. I do not want to fill my house with books (again) so I am trying to source these online.
I will also be doing the same challenge for the Goosebumps series this year. Feel free to work through these along with me ☺️
Now for the review.
I sourced this book from ‘Open Library’, a fantastic online resource which is gimmick free and does not need payment. All you need is an email and you are set! The books aren’t in great, user friendly shape, but they are readable. I think they will be a terrific source of material for me with these old book challenges.
Avalanche gripped me from the first page to the last. I read it in one sitting, I could not put it down. At a mere 140 pages it does not take long to finish.
The author build up so much tension, Arthur Roth did a great job creating atmosphere - so much so I felt claustrophobic throughout! I will be checking out more of his chilling tales and adding them to my to-read list.
An excellent start to the series - I hope the spine-chill continues throughout 🔪🔪🔪🩸💀🩸
May 13, 2025
I read this to my kids from a place of nostalgia, my sixth grade year. I remember this book making a big impression on me and I was excited to introduce this book to my kids. The story basically made us feel like we were trapped in an avalanche so I guess the author really nailed that part. :/ We felt stuck in this book. We basically skipped four chapters in the middle to get to the rescue part because my kids couldn’t stand any more of Chris’ dreams, hallucinations, and boredom.
Also, there were parts of this book that I don’t remember being intense. Chris ponders his parents’ alleged favoritism, intense sibling rivalry, his baby sister’s death, and he contemplates suicide towards the end. I was able to catch these passages and skip them because they weren’t age appropriate for our family at this time.
I’m not sure that this book will survive my list of all time classic books. I guess that’s what happens sometimes when you grow up; you find better books and cringe at the ones you thought were good when you were younger.
Also, there were parts of this book that I don’t remember being intense. Chris ponders his parents’ alleged favoritism, intense sibling rivalry, his baby sister’s death, and he contemplates suicide towards the end. I was able to catch these passages and skip them because they weren’t age appropriate for our family at this time.
I’m not sure that this book will survive my list of all time classic books. I guess that’s what happens sometimes when you grow up; you find better books and cringe at the ones you thought were good when you were younger.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 25, 2020
Nostalgia at its best!
Totally takes me back in time where I couldn’t read The Point Horror books fast enough. Remembered with fondness and shared amongst friends, I had quite the collection!
Recently I came across a large pile of PH books at my local charity shop & have rekindled a passion for the Teen Horror books.
I get that some of the books read like a standard cut and paste story, but overall they’re an enjoyable easy read. Avalanche wasn’t particularly scary, it was more based upon sibling rivalry and the insecurities teens face. I liked the storyline and enjoyed the book.
Now for my next one!
Totally takes me back in time where I couldn’t read The Point Horror books fast enough. Remembered with fondness and shared amongst friends, I had quite the collection!
Recently I came across a large pile of PH books at my local charity shop & have rekindled a passion for the Teen Horror books.
I get that some of the books read like a standard cut and paste story, but overall they’re an enjoyable easy read. Avalanche wasn’t particularly scary, it was more based upon sibling rivalry and the insecurities teens face. I liked the storyline and enjoyed the book.
Now for my next one!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 13, 2024
This was first on the Wikipedia Point Horror list, so I dutifully sourced a copy. It almost certainly wasn't published under the UK Point Horror series, but who cares, because I really enjoyed this one.
Asides from the overall unlikeliness of the plot, the atmosphere is great. I liked how Chris self-reflected during his time in the snow prison and you slowly see him lose his cognitive abilities. With this being aimed at teens, I didn't ever believe that he was in mortal danger, but I liked it nonetheless.
The writing here is very good. Roth chops up the timeline to flash back to periods before the avalanche, and this was done to good effect.
Asides from the overall unlikeliness of the plot, the atmosphere is great. I liked how Chris self-reflected during his time in the snow prison and you slowly see him lose his cognitive abilities. With this being aimed at teens, I didn't ever believe that he was in mortal danger, but I liked it nonetheless.
The writing here is very good. Roth chops up the timeline to flash back to periods before the avalanche, and this was done to good effect.
July 19, 2018
I first read this book when I was 10 and loved it. So I thought I'd give it another go and see if I still like it. It's pretty good except there are a lot of flashbacks and dreams throughout the book that can be very confusing for a 10-year-old. Now that I'm older, it wasn't a big deal but it seems the author, while trying to write a book for younger people, kind of made things complicated. Regardless, it's still a great read.
August 14, 2025
“Help me, somebody! Help me! He tried frantically to claw himself free from the snow.”
Title: Avalanche
Author: Arthur Roth
⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is a Middle Grade fiction book.
Chris is a high school student. It is the last few days before Easter and he decides to take his cross country skis to go hunting for grouse. After getting a few grouse, he is caught in an avalanche. Will he survive or will this be a slow death?
This was a good middle grade. Survival read kind of in the vein of Gary Paulsen books. I enjoyed it. It was a quick little read.
Title: Avalanche
Author: Arthur Roth
⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is a Middle Grade fiction book.
Chris is a high school student. It is the last few days before Easter and he decides to take his cross country skis to go hunting for grouse. After getting a few grouse, he is caught in an avalanche. Will he survive or will this be a slow death?
This was a good middle grade. Survival read kind of in the vein of Gary Paulsen books. I enjoyed it. It was a quick little read.
January 4, 2021
Like everyone else reviewing this book, I re-read this for the sake of nostalgia. I remember getting it from the Scholastic Book Fair when I was a kid and reading it multiple times over the years. I still remember and think about many scenes, although I also forgot a bunch of aspects of the book. I'm holding on to it for my daughter to read in the future, maybe when she's 12 or 13.
April 29, 2023
A young man named Chris Palmer is hunting and skiing with his brother Terry. All of a sudden he's taken by a snow avalanche. Will he survive? Soon the hallucinations start. Can the rescue team come to his aid in time? Interesting little horror novel about a youth in a desperate situation. It was a quick read with intriguing moments. The ending was a bit predictable though. Recommended!
January 15, 2018
It was interesting in the beginning but the whole book was about having the character get out of a avalanche when he has the tools where he could.
March 7, 2021
My fifth grade teacher read this to the class and I remembered loving it. I was right.
September 9, 2023
It's okay for a young adult book. Feels long for a short novel. Just about a kid surviving in an ice hole over several days. He has a few delusions / dreams, and these are short so they work okay.
October 4, 2023
A great story. These books never disappoint.
October 13, 2023
It’s been 30 years since I read this book and still remember a lot of details. It’s a gripping novel for sure
November 10, 2023
Wow really good.A good surviving book. But the end was to quick.
May 31, 2024
It's not what you'd expect from a point horror but it was pretty good. The terror of being stuck for a full week under an avalanche...
January 4, 2025
Quick YA read
May 19, 2025
This one I was looking for. Very dark and kinda slow to read. Horrible situation for the main character though!
December 8, 2015
The novel Avalanche by Arthur J. Roth is a chilling and intense novel about a boy, Chris, who gets trapped under an avalanche while skiing. He’s stuck there for over a week, but he finds ways to keep himself alive. Nobody knows he’s there, because he went off his normal track, but eventually his older brother finds him and saves him out of luck.
I really enjoyed this book because it really allows you to see what it’s like to be trapped for a really long time without seeing anyone for days. When Chris is trapped under the snow, he notices that he’d never gone that long without seeing another human. I don’t think I’ve ever gone a whole day without seeing someone else, so the thought of not seeing anyone for even a day frightens me.
I can definitely relate to Chris, being the younger sibling of two. Like Chris, I’ve always had to live up to my sister’s expectations and I often feel inferior to her. However, Terry ends up being the one who saves Chris and shows how much he loves him. When Chris was trapped under the avalanche, he thinks about Terry a lot and thinks about what Terry would do if he were in his situation. Chris proves not only to others, but also to himself that he’s able to survive and he’s mentally strong.
The main theme in this book is to never give up, and to always find something to look forward to in harsh times. When Chris is stuck in that tiny little hole, he becomes very excited when he finds the smallest of things – such as a mirror and a branch. This reminds us that there’s always something to be happy about and you should find a way to keep yourself going through everyday.
My favorite character had to be Terry, because he was the one who eventually rescued Chris. He also showed that he’s not just about sports, but he cares immensely about Chris. He was the one who proved his father wrong and found him because h remembered something Chris had said months ago.
Overall, I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars because although it was very creepy and engaging, I felt that he wasn’t trapped for a long enough time and Arthur J. Roth could have made the story even more thrilling if he was trapped for even longer. I think that anyone who is a fan of action books would really enjoy this, and people of all ages should read this.
I really enjoyed this book because it really allows you to see what it’s like to be trapped for a really long time without seeing anyone for days. When Chris is trapped under the snow, he notices that he’d never gone that long without seeing another human. I don’t think I’ve ever gone a whole day without seeing someone else, so the thought of not seeing anyone for even a day frightens me.
I can definitely relate to Chris, being the younger sibling of two. Like Chris, I’ve always had to live up to my sister’s expectations and I often feel inferior to her. However, Terry ends up being the one who saves Chris and shows how much he loves him. When Chris was trapped under the avalanche, he thinks about Terry a lot and thinks about what Terry would do if he were in his situation. Chris proves not only to others, but also to himself that he’s able to survive and he’s mentally strong.
The main theme in this book is to never give up, and to always find something to look forward to in harsh times. When Chris is stuck in that tiny little hole, he becomes very excited when he finds the smallest of things – such as a mirror and a branch. This reminds us that there’s always something to be happy about and you should find a way to keep yourself going through everyday.
My favorite character had to be Terry, because he was the one who eventually rescued Chris. He also showed that he’s not just about sports, but he cares immensely about Chris. He was the one who proved his father wrong and found him because h remembered something Chris had said months ago.
Overall, I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars because although it was very creepy and engaging, I felt that he wasn’t trapped for a long enough time and Arthur J. Roth could have made the story even more thrilling if he was trapped for even longer. I think that anyone who is a fan of action books would really enjoy this, and people of all ages should read this.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 20, 2013
SPOILER ALRET
Title of Book: Avalanche. Author: Arthur Roth. Publishing Information: Published by Scholastic Ink.
Avalanche is a realistic fiction. I think that the theme was never stop trying. The main character was a boy named Christopher Palmer. Chris had a heart murmur. His older brother Terry was always good at sports and being the cool one in his family. Chris was tired of being number two.
Chris decided to go skiing one more time before summer. He told his dad that he would also take the twenty two to see if he could get some grouse over in a place called Frenchman’s Flats. He got a couple of grouse then he found a wolf. He thought to himself terry has never gotten a wolf before. This was his chance he to do something better than his brother Terry.
He got out his twenty two aimed up towards the wolf got it locked on and fired. The cornice up above him broke creating a big avalanche. The huge avalanche swallows is body leaving it under the surface of the snow. His brother Terry found him quit a few days after the avalanche. Chris spent three weeks in the hospital. He lost two toes from his left foot and little part of his right heel.
I think that this book was the best most interesting book I have ever read. It always had something happening. I think that the author did everything correct. I had no issues with it. It had all the information it needed in it. I think that if every author wrote like Arthur and made it so the book always had something important going on the whole time so it didn’t get so boring. I think if you like skiing and reading this book is really good for you. I know that this is one of the best books I’ve read.
I wold recommend this book to others. The auther did an awsome job, and this is good for all ages.
Title of Book: Avalanche. Author: Arthur Roth. Publishing Information: Published by Scholastic Ink.
Avalanche is a realistic fiction. I think that the theme was never stop trying. The main character was a boy named Christopher Palmer. Chris had a heart murmur. His older brother Terry was always good at sports and being the cool one in his family. Chris was tired of being number two.
Chris decided to go skiing one more time before summer. He told his dad that he would also take the twenty two to see if he could get some grouse over in a place called Frenchman’s Flats. He got a couple of grouse then he found a wolf. He thought to himself terry has never gotten a wolf before. This was his chance he to do something better than his brother Terry.
He got out his twenty two aimed up towards the wolf got it locked on and fired. The cornice up above him broke creating a big avalanche. The huge avalanche swallows is body leaving it under the surface of the snow. His brother Terry found him quit a few days after the avalanche. Chris spent three weeks in the hospital. He lost two toes from his left foot and little part of his right heel.
I think that this book was the best most interesting book I have ever read. It always had something happening. I think that the author did everything correct. I had no issues with it. It had all the information it needed in it. I think that if every author wrote like Arthur and made it so the book always had something important going on the whole time so it didn’t get so boring. I think if you like skiing and reading this book is really good for you. I know that this is one of the best books I’ve read.
I wold recommend this book to others. The auther did an awsome job, and this is good for all ages.
March 22, 2016
In the beginning, the summary seemed to catch my attention. As I started the book it was a little boring because it just talked about how Chris and his brother, Terry are always so competitive. After a while it gets exciting and Chris decides to go skiing by himself to show that he is independent. While he is skiing, he decides to go hunting for a coyote and 3 birds. He tries to shoot the coyote, but misses and hits the mountain of snow instead.
While Chris is chasing after the coyote, he feels a sudden vibrate under his feet, before he could get down the mountain, tons and tons of snow pile on top of him. Chris is trapped underneath the snow for almost a few weeks with only little air, and little food. Chris has to go through days counting on others to save him.
Even though I do not read these types of survival books as often, I have to say that it was really interesting and exciting to read. I would defiantly recommend this book to people who like this kind of theme.
While Chris is chasing after the coyote, he feels a sudden vibrate under his feet, before he could get down the mountain, tons and tons of snow pile on top of him. Chris is trapped underneath the snow for almost a few weeks with only little air, and little food. Chris has to go through days counting on others to save him.
Even though I do not read these types of survival books as often, I have to say that it was really interesting and exciting to read. I would defiantly recommend this book to people who like this kind of theme.
May 31, 2025
I'm not entirely sure what initially piqued my interest in this book at first, but I eventually worried it would be pretty boring. I decided to pick it up and read it anyway and was quite surprised by its content. While this is nowhere near the best book I ever read, I had to rate this higher than three stars because of one thing: this is one of the only books I ever read to nearly make me cry. The concept of infant death is sad enough as it is, but when you have a grim-reaper-type character who is a smart aleck about it and a teenager who is slowly losing his mind over the matter, it becomes very disturbing. I should also forewarn readers that there is a diarrhea scene in the middle of the story. I think this book is more for people who enjoy snow-themed stories, but some people may enjoy it either way.
June 26, 2024
This book follows the somewhat unrealistic journey of Chris, who tries to outshine his brother by hunting a coyote on a dangerous ski trail and gets buried in an avalanche.
Chris manages to survive a week thanks to his intelligence and tactical skills, all while wondering if there is anyone out there that will rescue him.
His brother, Terry, is the one that finds him in the end.
This story is pretty dubious to me. It just doesn't seem like it would be possible to survive. Perhaps Roth has had some personal experience in this area, but I'd imagine that it is mostly a suspend your disbelief kind of middle-grade novel.
Chris manages to survive a week thanks to his intelligence and tactical skills, all while wondering if there is anyone out there that will rescue him.
His brother, Terry, is the one that finds him in the end.
This story is pretty dubious to me. It just doesn't seem like it would be possible to survive. Perhaps Roth has had some personal experience in this area, but I'd imagine that it is mostly a suspend your disbelief kind of middle-grade novel.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 2, 2012
This book was part of my English class's required reading so I had to read it, but it was pretty interesting. Chris is skiing and hunting but when he shoots his rifle it sets off an avalanche that traps him for about a week. Being buried in an avalanche for a week must of been tough-- and the author Arthur Roth explains all of the details so you feel like you're Chris trapped in the snow, trying to survive while waiting for help. Will Chris make it out alive? Read this adventure to find out.
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