Desperate Measures
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Desperate Measures

By Jeff Probst, Christopher Tebbetts

Part of the STRANDED, SHADOW ISLAND series

Trapped on a perilous island, four kids must unite to survive one last challenge.

4.2/5 Goodreads · 190 ratings
192 pages· 26,085 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Carter, Vanessa, Buzz, and Jane are stranded on a mysterious island, facing unknown dangers. As a newly blended family, they must overcome their differences and work together to escape. With their lives on the line, can they summon the courage to tackle the island's final challenge and find their way home? The stakes are high, and the clock is ticking in this thrilling adventure.

From the publisher

Book Three in the STRANDED: SHADOW ISLAND trilogy–Companion series to the New York Times bestselling STRANDED adventures! As seen on The Today Show, Rachael Ray, and Kelly and Michael. From the Emmy-Award winning host of Survivor, Jeff Probst, with Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life co-author Chris Tebbetts The 3rd brand new adventure following the characters from the original STRANDED family adventure trilogy! The story continues….The first time around, the kids had to figure out a way to work together and survive on a deserted island. This was hard for a blended family that had just been put together–Vanessa and Buzz’s dad married Jane and Carter’s mom–but they still managed to make it and get in touch with their parents… Or so they thought. Stranded on a new island, with dangers they’ve never before encountered, Carter, Vanessa, Buzz, and Jane find themselves in a desperate situation. They’ve raced for their lives, but their adventure isn’t over yet. Before they can finally escape Shadow Island, they’ll have to pull together all their strength and courage and tackle one final challenge. Books in the Stranded, Shadow Island series Forbidden Passage (Book 4) Sabotage (Book 5) Desperate Measures (Book 6) Books in the original Stranded series: Stranded (Book 1) Trial By Fire (Book 2) Survivors (Book 3)

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Format
Paperback
Pages
192
Words
26,085
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
620L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~O
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
179593
Publication
Published
February 2, 2016
First published
September 1, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780147513908

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