Runaway Storm BY: D.E. Knobbe PUBLISHED BY: Emerald Book Company PUBLISHED IN: 2010 ISBN: 978-1-934572-35-1 Pages: 223 Ages: Young Adult Reviewed by Billy Burgess In the first book of the Runaway series, author D.E. Knobbe introduces us to an almost fifteen year-old boy named Nate. H... more

Runaway Storm BY: D.E. Knobbe PUBLISHED BY: Emerald Book Company PUBLISHED IN: 2010 ISBN: 978-1-934572-35-1 Pages: 223 Ages: Young Adult Reviewed by Billy Burgess In the first book of the Runaway series, author D.E. Knobbe introduces us to an almost fifteen year-old boy named Nate. He’s a troubled kid who’s having problems adjusting to his parents split and the recent move to New York. Nate decides he needs a break from his life and comes up with the prefect scheme. He’s going to go kayaking by himself. He tells his mother that his dad wants him to fly to Vancouver while she is away in Paris. He forgot to mention that his dad is on a business trip. He is quickly on his way to Vancouver with two hundred dollars in cash and his mother’s credit card. When he arrives at his father’s place, he finds his birthday present - a brand new, yellow Kayak. Two of his friends, Mike and Eric, helps Nate buy supplies and help him get to Galiano Island. Nate launches his Kayak into the waters unaware of the adventures and dangers ahead of him. From drug dealers, to runaways and even a goth girl, this is a journey Nate will never forget. “Runaway Storm” is an exciting coming to age story. Male readers will easily connect with Nate and relate to some of the problems he faces. I will warn you that there is some mild language in this book. Overall, I enjoyed reading “Runaway Strom” and will look forward to the second installment in the series.

I loved this book. Nate's mom and dad have split, maybe for good, then Nate finds out his Mom is staying in New York and expects him to stay too. No way! He swipes a kayak and heads into the wilderness around the islands off the West coast of Canada and the U.S. When the cops are on his tail, Nate... more

I loved this book. Nate's mom and dad have split, maybe for good, then Nate finds out his Mom is staying in New York and expects him to stay too. No way! He swipes a kayak and heads into the wilderness around the islands off the West coast of Canada and the U.S. When the cops are on his tail, Nate heads into a deadly storm, barely surviving he shipwrecks on an island with no water Where he meets a goth girl names Kat. Together they end up fighting for their lives against a crazed smuggler guy who has a loaded gun and will stop at nothing to protect his stash. A fast past excellent read you will not be able to put down!