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Pilot Down, Presumed Dead - Special Illustrated Edition
Average rating
3.8 out of 5
Based on 6 Ratings and 4 Reviews

Book Description
Presented in a new Special Illustrated Edition, Marjorie Phleger's timeless tale of survival and one man's interaction with nature has appeared on scores of reading lists since 1963. Young pilot Steve Ferris makes a good living taking fishermen from San Diego to coastal settlements in Baja California. But on one return trip, Ferris flies into what the Mexicans call a chubasco - a sudden summer sto... More
Book Information
PublisherAdventure Books of Seattle
BindingPaperback (2 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages144
ISBN-100982327102
ISBN-13978-0982327104
Publication Date02/14/2009
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About Marjorie Phleger (Author) : Marjorie Phleger's bio from the 2009 Special Illustrated Edition of 'Pilot Down, Presumed Dead' by Adventure Books of Seattle: 'Marjorie Temple Phleger was born in August of 1907 and was from Glendal... more
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5/6/2009 Robert Blevins said:
I acquired the rights to this book. The originals expired in 1991 and were formerly held by Harper-Collins. 'Pilot Down, Presumed Dead' has appeared on scores of recommended reading lists for both YA readers and adults. In it's previous version, it sold more than six million copies, combined paperba... more

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