Terror at Bottle Creek

Terror at Bottle Creek

<p><b><i>Terror at Bottle Creek</i> by Watt Key is a harrowing survival story set in a gripping, man vs. nature situation. </b><br><b></b><br><b>“This is <i>Hatchet </i>for the post-Katrina generation, and it's sure to find an audience." ―<i>Booklist</i></b></p><p>In this gritty, realistic wilderness adventure, thirteen-year-old Cort is caught in a battle against a Gulf Coast hurricane. </p><p>Cort's father is a local expert on hunting and swamp lore in lower Alabama who has been teaching his son everything he knows. But when a deadly Category 3 storm makes landfall, Cort must unexpectedly put all his skills―and bravery―to the test. </p><p>One catastrophe seems to lead to another, leaving Cort and two neighbor girls to face the storm as best they can. Amid miles of storm-thrashed wetlands filled with dangerous, desperate wild animals, it's up to Cort to win―or lose―the fight for their lives.</p><p>This is a thrilling survivalist story by Watt Key, the author of <i>Alabama Moon, Dirt Road Home,</i> and <i>Hideout</i>.</p><p>This title has Common Core connections.</p>