Product Description
by Marjorie Phleger (Author)
Presented in a new Special Illustrated Edition, Marjorie Phleger's timeless tale of survival and one man's interaction with nature has appeared on scores of reading lists since 1963. Young pilot Steve Ferris makes a good living taking fishermen from San Diego to coastal settlements in Baja California. But on one return trip, Ferris flies into what the Mexicans call a chubasco - a sudden summer storm that can strike with near-hurricane force. Ferris fights through the storm and is blown far out to sea while raging winds threaten to tear the wings from his aircraft. When a beach appears in the distance, he takes a chance and tries to land. And so begins the story of Pilot Down, Presumed Dead.
Number of Pages: 144
Dimensions: 0.34 x 9 x 6 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: February 14, 2009
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Pilot Down, Presumed Dead
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 7
Point Value: 8