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Flight #116 Is Down!
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 »
ISBN-13: 9780785701828
ISBN-10: 0785701826
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
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2.8 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Rebound by Sagebrush
Book Type: School Library Binding
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio CD
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"Moment-by-moment action makes this dependable author's taut suspense story feel like the chronicle of an actual disaster."-Kirkus
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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.
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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.
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Good book for young teens.


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