“The story is funny and lighthearted in places, yet, at other times, the reader feels the stress and danger in which the characters find themselves. Struggling and reluctant readers will really enjoy this book and find the story to be a real page-turner.” (CM Review)
Hostage
In Hostage, two teenagers are held as hostages by a pair of trigger-happy bank robbers. When they’re taken off in a getaway car, both have to risk death to escape from their kidnappers. A CCBC starred selection.
Author: Alex Kropp
Reading level: Grade 2.5 (Lexile 410L)
Interest level: Ages 12-19 (Grades 7-12)
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