 Journey Into Terror by Bill Wallace is a 1998-99 Hoosier Award Nominee for Fourth through Sixth Grades. Sam Ross is off to visit his father in Oklahoma for the summer. At the airport he takes a picture of two Lear jets with his new camera. This picture puts Sam into danger. When he arrives in Oklahoma, he is followed by four men who want that picture. When they break into the Ross home, the men are frustrated by the fact that Mr. Ross is a professional photographer and there is film all over the darkroom.Throughout all the suspense, Sam and his step-brother, Gary, are constantly fighting.  This was one of this year's Hoosier Nominees that I left until last. The cover and the title made me think the book would be scary, and I don't like that kind of reading. But I couldn't put down this book once I started it. The intrigue was great without being too frightening. The story also contrasts city live and life in the country. It should be on every kid's "must read" list. I am sure you won't be disappointed. You can purchase Journey Into Terror through Amazon secured order site!      This page is hosted by Geocities . |