Trial by Fire (Stranded) Paperback – June 13, 2013

This review was approved by me, but written by my reluctantly reading grandson. With his 5 star approval, it is an excellent recommendation for other reluctant readers.Review by: J.T.W.Stranded 2 Trial by Fire was an exciting book! It had one problem after another that the four siblings had to try and solve. The author was very descriptive, and I was able to picture all the problems they had. I gave this book five stars because it held my interest, and I can't wait to read book 3.This story is about four siblings that were on their uncle's boat while their parents got married and went on their honeymoon. The boat had crashed on an island with the kids trying to survive on their own while learning to get along with each other. The uncle and his first mate Joe had washed away in the life raft. At the end of Book1, the kids fell asleep and when they woke up another storm destroyed what was left of the boat. In Book 2, they had many problems: Carter got sick because he drank dirty water, they had to use their only flare to fight off the wild boars, Vanessa accidentally burnt down their shelter with their only fire, which they had to put out to save the whole woods, they also didn't have drinking water, and the three youngest get trapped on the highest point of the island (or what they call Look Out Point).The main characters are Vanessa, Carter, Buzz, and Jane. Vanessa is the oldest; she is thirteen and is the problem solver and the one who has leadership ability. Carter is eleven, and he is the athlete of the bunch. Buzz is also eleven, but just a little younger than Carter. He is the also the technology geek. Jane is the youngest; she is nine and is also the little thinker, and the positive one. These kids had to try to work to survive and be rescued. The signal fire was something that they worked on in case a plane or boat came near the island. When a plane came near, they raced to Look Out Point. Carter made it across, but the log broke when Jane and Buzz were almost across. Jane jumped and made it, but Buzz was not as fortunate. He landed six feet below the edge. Carter had to make a choice to save his step-brother or light the signal fire. "The plane was leaving." is a quote from the story. Did Carter light the signal fire or save his step-brother?Survival books are one of my favorite books to read. The author of this book is also the host of the Survivor TV show. So even though it is fiction, I knew it would be realistic.

"The rain outside poured down, but the sounds in the cave seemed to bounce off one another and amplify. And that's when he heard it. A soft rustling was coming from deeper inside. Something was moving around back there. It sent a fresh wave of goose bumps down his arms."The Sequel to Jeff Probst's book Stranded, Trial by Fire continues the adventure of the four siblings, Vanessa & Buzz, and Carter & Jane. They have been shipwrecked and stranded on a deserted island. Their parents are newly married and the two sets of siblings were on a sailing cruise to get to know each other better. Now, they are in this crazy situation and are forced to work together to survive.This book begins where the first one left off, with a huge storm dragging their boat and all their food and gear off to sea. The kids attempt to find shelter in a cave, only to realize that something is already there. The kids face this and many other obstacles as they continue their adventure.This book will appeal to young reluctant readers, especially those that like adventure. There are loads of dangerous situations that the kids have to find ways to escape. Each child finds they have a strength that contributes to the group's survival. They learn new things about themselves and each other.Very enjoyable book and short. I finished it in one night. :)

Not a great book

Good

It’s a book

My grandson (IRA ) is 14 years old. His dad is a retired Navy Officer, his mom a graduate of the Naval Academy is also a retired Lieutenant Commander. Ira enjoys reading, playing musical instruments, wants to attend the Naval Academy, and loves the NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS FOOTBALL TEAM, and the BOSTON RED SOX BASEBALL TEAM. Do you see where I'm going with this. I highly recommend these books by JEFF PROBST TO ALL TEENAGERS. I think the movie industry should contact MR. PROBST.Thank you.Stellarose

Bought entire series for my 8 year old. We have read almost everyone so far and not only does he love them but so do I. Highly recommend to any young reader.

Itl's amazing what these kids could do. You think everything is getting better & then something else happens. The kids just keep going & try something else to survive. I'm 64 yrs old & don't believe I could come up with the ideas they have to survive. It is so nice seeing what brothers & sisters can do when they put their heads together. I love the book even though it is a kids book. Everyone would enjoy reading it. Can't wait for the next book to see what happens.

Wie auch schon der erste Teil der Reihe (Stranded) ist das Buch extrem spannend. Man fiebert mit den Charakteren mit, wie sie sich an die Bedingungen auf der einsamen Insel anpassen und welche Rückschläge sie erdulden müssen. Ich konnte das Buch nicht aus der Hand legen.

excellent