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Raised in the island world of southeast Alaska, sixteen-year-old Robbie Daniels jumps at the chance to work as a deckhand on a salmon troller captained by legendary fisherman Tor Torsen. Catching king salmon from dawn till dusk, Robbie is living his dream—until he discovers his mysterious captain's dark secret. Tor is illegally searching the coastline for historic metal plaques buried by early Russian explorers. When Robbie learns the value of these hidden treasures, he fears he may know too much to survive. Tor's wrath and a violent storm at sea put Robbie's courage and wits to the ultimate test.
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"An exciting read with hints of greater social and environmental issues subtly woven in. A great read for young adults who enjoy adventure and mystery!"
— Beth (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Climactic finale…grippingly rendered. Fans of maritime tales will relish the atmosphere and the bursts of action.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Taut, exciting novel…action-packed detail.”
— Booklist -
“Readers who appreciate straightforward outdoor fiction laced with bracing action and heady suspense will enjoy this book.”
— School Library Journal -
“Adventures as compelling as any of Gary Paulsen’s.”
— Kirkus, praise for the author
Leaving Protection Listener Reviews
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" a very good book to read if you read you will have an adventure in your mind "
— Patrick, 10/19/2013 -
" This was a great adventure story, definitely will recommend to middle school boys. "
— Kathy, 3/14/2013 -
" I liked this book although it took me a while to get through it its for people who know alot about fishing "
— Bradie, 1/18/2013 -
" An excellent mystery-adventure set on a fishing boat. "
— Andrew, 11/21/2012 -
" Just your typical short wilderness-adventure story. Nothing that exciting. "
— CaitlÃn, 6/19/2012 -
" Well...I am not the fishy type of person, but if you are....you should read. "
— Cale_Steps, 5/15/2012 -
" Too much history thrown in this one, but if reader can get past that there is enough adventure to keep it going "
— Dotty, 3/24/2012
About Will Hobbs
Will Hobbs is the author of many outdoor adventure novels for upper elementary, middle school, and young adult readers, as well as a few picture book stories. Several of his novels have been named Best Books for Young Adults by the American Library Association, and Ghost Canoe, his first mystery, won the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Young Adult Mystery. The ALA’s list of the 100 Best Young Adult Books of the Twentieth Century includes two of Will’s titles: Far North and Downriver. A graduate of Stanford University and a former reading and language arts teacher, he lives with his wife in Durango, Colorado.
About Charlie Thurston
Charlie Thurston is an experienced audiobook narrator, actor, and playwright who has received numerous Earphones Awards for his work. He has appeared on Law and Order: SVU, and his voice can be heard in audiobooks such as The Oracle Year, Southernmost, The Terranauts, and The Unfinished Life of Addison Stone.