Changes in Latitudes

By Will Hobbs

Book Overview

Trouble In Paradise Sixteen-year-old Travis is looking for a good time. A vacation in Mexico with his mother, sister, and little brother might cramp his style, but he's willing to take that risk for a chance to cruise the beaches. Travis soon discovers that even with his headphones and shades, he can't completely cut himself off from his family's problems. He begins to understand why his father didn't come with them: His mother is contemplating a divorce. Meanwhile his younger brother, Teddy, becomes increasingly obsessed with protecting some endangered sea turtles near the resort. In spite of himself, Travis is drawn into Teddy's efforts to save the turtles. But it takes a devastating tragedy beyond his imagining to shake Travis out of his cynicism -- a tragedy that will change his family forever.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689870698
• ISBN13: 9780689870699
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.1" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12

Customer Reviews

WOW!

Wow. This was a wonderful book. It was touching, sweet and it will make you cry. It will get down into you and touch your heart: the happiness, the sadness, the warmth, the anger, the love and brotherhood. Another reason I enjoyed the book so much was the action and adventure.For example, in one part Teddy, the little bo,) runs away. When the family goes to look for him they can't find him. Finally they find him, whether he's dead or alive is for you to find out.

One of the best of Will Hobb's books. A real tearjerker.

When I decided to read this book, I had no idea it would turn out to be one of Will's best. The interaction between the two brothers is riveting. I could not put the book down. Keep the kleenex handy, you will need the entire box. The different setting is absolutely fantastic.