Happy book birthday to TRAPPED by Sigmund Brouwer, out now from Orca Book Publisher!
“A thrilling hi-lo adventure story for teens…The beauty of Trapped is in its no-holds-barred narrative that keeps the reader guessing as to what will happen next…A valuable hi-lo addition to any library. Highly Recommended.” ― CM: Canadian Review of Materials
“Taut and gripping…From the first sentence, this compact, suspenseful title pulls reluctant readers in and never lets go.” ― Kirkus Reviews
“An excellent choice to hand to middle and high school reluctant readers, especially where outdoor adventures are popular.” ― School Library Journal
Matt is counting down the days until he turns sixteen.
He’s been living with his foster parents in Yukon River valley in their isolated cabin. His plan is to leave and never come back. He is done with the harsh lifestyle and helping his abusive foster dad, Dan, run the traplines so he can make money selling animal furs. He can’t wait to start a new life on his own in the city. But when Matt discovers a big and valuable gold nugget, everything changes. What seems like a dream come true and an easy way out quickly turns into a nightmare that will test Matt’s wilderness survival skills to the fullest.
Sigmund Brouwer is the award-winning author of over 100 books for young readers, with close to 4 million books in print. He has won the Christy Book of the Year and an Arthur Ellis Award, as well as being nominated for two TD Canadian Children’s Literature Awards and the Red Maple Award. For years, Sigmund has captivated students with his Rock & Roll Literacy Show and Story Ninja program during his school visits, reaching up to 80,000 students per year. His many books in the Orca Sports and Orca Currents lines have changed the lives of countless striving readers. Sigmund lives in Red Deer, Alberta. Sigmund is represented by Amy Tompkins.