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Juvenile Fiction. Juvenile Literature. Rick, J.D., and Spud are the Rock Jockeys. They have been practicing their climbing skills for months. Now they're ready to tackle the sheer mountain face known as Devil's Wall. Their equipment is in top shape; supplies are packed. With teamwork and perseverance, they hope to reach the top by nightfall. As they climb, the Rock Jockeys recall the rumors about a B-17 bomber that crashed somewhere on the mountain. But as they suddenly stumble upon the show more empty wreckage, they wonder: What happened to the men inside? What were they willing to do to survive? The eerie answers to these questions unearth a gruesome secret hidden for years. Gary Paulsen World of Adventure books offer children the fast-paced, exciting stories they love to read and hear. In addition to sheer thrills, The Rock Jockeys also provides valuable information on climbing equipment, techniques, and safety. Narrator Jeff Woodman captures every moment of the young climbers' wonder and surprise. show lessTags
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Gary Paulsen was born on May 17, 1939 in Minnesota. He was working as a satellite technician for an aerospace firm in California when he realized he wanted to be a writer. He left his job and spent the next year in Hollywood as a magazine proofreader. His first book, Special War, was published in 1966. He has written more than 175 books for young show more adults including Brian's Winter, Winterkill, Harris and Me, Woodsong, Winterdance, The Transall Saga, Soldier's Heart, This Side of Wild, and Guts: The True Stories Behind Hatchet and the Brian Books. Hatchet, Dogsong, and The Winter Room are Newbery Honor Books. He was the recipient of the 1997 Margaret A. Edwards Award for his lifetime achievement in writing for young adults. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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