Bungee Jump

by Pam Withers

Thirteen-year-old Chris and his family are setting up a bungee jump in his backyard.

It's a real large-scale bungee jump off a bridge that connects his backyard to a small island owned by his family. Not only is it going to be the coolest attraction around, but it also provides Chris with an opportunity to watch a real engineer in action. Chris would be excited about it if things didn't keep going wrong. The rumors of hauntings on the island, once the site of a hospital for children with leprosy, are getting out of control. And there are mysterious mishaps on the bridge. Chris worries that all of these problems will keep customers away. And if the bungee jump isn't a success, his family will lose everything.

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!

128 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 30, 2016

About the author

Award-winning YA author Pam Withers -- a former outdoor guide, journalist and editor -- has written 21 sports and outdoor adventure books for teens. She has been nominated for three Red Maple Awards and numerous others. Besides her novels, she has written an athlete's biography and Jump-Starting Boys, a book for parents on getting boys to read. Pam lives in Vancouver, Canada, and tours North America extensively.

Reviews

[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Chris is really interested in engineering - especially in the project to build a bungee jump on his land between their property and a nearby island. However, there are some mysterious things going on that may interfere with the plans. There are rumors that the island is haunted, plus there have been some mishaps on the bridge. It's possible that the bungee jump won't be completed ,but his family really needs the income that it would bring in.

It feels like it is set in the Pacific Northwest, but I can't find any specific references. A serviceable hi-lo story.

[Shannon Rickert · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love these orca current books, they make for good reluctant reads for teens, they have really good lessons to learn! Good books for adults to read also, they keep me going from start to finish!

[Cheriee Weichel · Rating 3 out of 5]

This short read is packed with lots of action. Lots of scientific information about leprosy and engineering are embedded in this story of a family who own an island that was once housed a leper colony. The characters could be better developed, but is a good read for reluctant readers.