Horizon

This fast-paced adventure for grades 4-8 is about 8 young survivors of a plane crash who find themselves in a futuristic jungle in a race to survive against supernatural threats. They must work together in order to survive. Appealing to a diverse audience, the novel would be suitable for read aloud, guided reading, or independent reading. Offers the opportunity to discuss and think critically about teamwork, cooperation, the supernatural, survival, cause/effect, and consequences of actions. The first of seven books in the series, readers are left with clues leading to the next book.