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Beneath - by Roland Smith (Paperback)

Beneath - by  Roland Smith (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Pat O'Toole has always idolized his older brother, Coop, right up until the day Coop ran away from their home just outside Washington, D.C. -- now a year later he has received a package containing a digital voice recorder and a cryptic message from his brother, which will lead Pat on a strange and dangerous journey to the mysterious Community living beneath the streets of New York.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>A fast-paced, thrilling novel that introduces a pair of very different brothers, and the depths (literally) one will go to save the other.<p></p>What waits Beneath?Pat O'Toole has always idolized his older brother, Coop. Coop is... different. He doesn't talk on the phone, doesn't use email, and doesn't have friends. He's never really cared for anything but the thrill of being underground, and for Pat of course. So it's no surprise to anyone that after a huge fight with their parents, Coop runs away. One year later, Pat receives a package containing a digital voice recorder and a cryptic message from his brother. He follows the clues to New York City and soon discovers that Coop has joined the Community, a society living beneath the streets. Now it's up to Pat to find his brother -- and bring him home.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>What waits Beneath? <p/>Pat O'Toole has always idolized his older brother, Coop. Coop is... different. He doesn't talk on the phone, doesn't use email, and doesn't have friends. He's never really cared for anything but the thrill of being underground, and for Pat of course. So it's no surprise to anyone that after a huge fight with their parents, Coop runs away. One year later, Pat receives a package containing a digital voice recorder and a cryptic message from his brother. He follows the clues to New York City and soon discovers that Coop has joined the Community, a society living beneath the streets. Now it's up to Pat to find his brother -- and bring him home.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A tightly plotted mystery that incorporates themes of nonconformity and social rebellion... Humor, a perilous setting, [and] intense relationships... give the story emotion and grit. -- <i>Publishers Weekly</i>Avid lovers of adventure fiction will enjoy this quick read. -- <i>School Library Journal</i>Makes for a fast-paced, compelling read. Fans of Smith will not be disappointed. -- <i>Booklist</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Roland Smith first worked with animals at the Oregon Zoo, and he has been involved in animal rescues and conservation work around the world for more than 20 years. He is the author of numerous books for young readers, including <i>Jack's Run</i>, <i>Zach's Lie</i>, <i>Peak</i>, the Cryptid Hunters series, and the Storm Runners series. He is also the coauthor of numerous picture books with his wife, Marie. Roland lives with Marie on a farm south of Portland, Oregon. You can find him online at rolandsmith.com.

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