Jeff Strand lives in Tampa, Florida, and would last approximately three seconds in a true survival situation. But he's okay with that, because he mostly just types stuff in a safe bear-free environment. Explore his website at http-//www.jeffstrand.com.
Teen boys will love the humor of this book. It is a fun, quick read that teens will pass on to each other. - VOYA Magazine Strand couples a rapid patter of well tuned gags and teen banter to a plot marked by sudden violence and intervals of intense terror. It's humor of a knee-slapping, yet decidedly edgy kind. - Booklist Rip-roaring funny and a delight for any teen reader, this book will be breezed through with its non-stop action and hilarious content. Any kid is going to eat it up like the candy hidden under their bed and scream for more. - Hook of a Book In this gleefully... wickedly funny adventure, Strand balances action with laugh-out-loud humor, making this a thoroughly entertaining not-quite-coming-of-age tale... Strand balances action with laugh-out-loud humor, making this a thoroughly entertaining not-quite-coming-of-age tale. - Publishers Weekly I really needed a book like this. Something fun, enjoyable and entertaining. To laugh all the way through a book is a great accomplishment and I truly have to commend the author for his ability to carry that speed and endurance. - My Never Ending List Grand and company arrive right in the middle of Strongwood's Survival Games, and the stage is set for a bizarre, hilarious melding of LORD OF THE FLIES, SURVIVOR, THE HUNGER GAMES, and DIARY OF A WIMPY KID. - Horror World Humor and hijinks are the name of the survival game The short chapters, writing style, and humor make this a good choice for reluctant readers. Give this one to fans of the Home Alone movies and readers who love caper stories. - School Library Journal It's... funny, and the gags turn in unexpected directions and would do Saturday Night Live skits proud. - Kirkus Reviews