Flight 116 Is Down Author:Caroline B. Cooney When a 747 jumbo jet crashes in the back of her parents sprawling Connecticut estate, the quietness of 16-year-old Heidi Landseths insulated existence is transformed forever. With both her parents away for the weekend, she alone must make decisions that will affect the lives of hundreds of injured passengers. Her call to 911 gives Patrick Farquh... more »ar, a 17-year-old Emergency Medical Technician, the two things he has always wanted excitement that a small rural community lacks and the opportunity to prove himself as an adult. This catastrophe, however, is beyond even his wildest imaginings. Will these two be able to help the victims until more rescuers arrive? Caroline B. Cooney is a past recipient of an American Library Association Best Book award. She is the author of more than 40 books for young adults.« less
One of my favorite books as a young teenager! It was very helpful to be able to read about the challenges facing rescue workers and begin to learn about shock, trauma, etc. Not too scary, but not dull. A great choice for any student interested in becoming a firefighter or EMT.
A story about a bored teenage girl and boy who find out that it's better to be bored than faced with disaster, after they are the first on site of a major airliner crash and have to act alone to save the passengers until adult help can arrive.