Trapped

by Douglas E. Richards

Book Overview

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the adult thriller, WIRED, its sequel, AMPED, and the adult science fiction/technothriller, THE CURE The Prometheus Project: Trapped is the first book in a science fiction series that has been widely praised by kids, adults, reluctant readers, and advanced readers alike. Ages 9 to adult A fantastic alien city buried deep underground. What wonders -- and what dangers -- is it hiding? Ryan...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0982618417
• ISBN13: 9780982618417
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: Paragon Press
• Length: 177 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Trapped

The Resnick family has just moved to the most boring place on earth, Brewster, Pennsylvania. The kids, Ryan and Regan, can't figure out why their parents choose to take this job. Their parents had been offered plenty of great jobs all over the world and they'd always declined. Then, out of the blue, their parents suddenly tell them that they are moving to the middle of no where. What Ryan and Regan don't know is that their parents are keeping a secret from them, an extremely large secret. There is no Proact, the company where the children's parents are supposed to work. Their parents actually work on a super secret project called Prometheus. The truth of this project is absolutely out of this world. Trapped is a complete thrill ride. These kids use their brains and their creativity to get them into and out of the most amazing adventures. I enjoyed the story so much that I've already picked up a copy of the next book in this series.

Highly recommended!

After six weeks in Brewster, Pennsylvania, Ryan and Regan Resnick are looking for anything at all to help relieve their boredom. So, when they discover their scientist parents are working in a top-secret facility where something seems suspicious, they want to find out what's going on. Getting in requires some logic and skill, but they soon find that getting out might pose a larger problem, as will saving their mother from certain death. As they explore this fascinating location, they come across challenges that test their intellect and reasoning ability. Using the scientific method, they need to discover how to navigate this strange environment that occasionally turns hostile on them. And saving their mother will be the ultimate test. This book held my interest from the moment I picked it up. Just like Ryan and Regan, I wanted to know what was happening in Prometheus Alpha, and I tried to solve the puzzle of how to get in right along with them. The alien city was reminiscent of Harry Potter's Hogwarts, where anything could happen, and there were no limits to the places they could go or the things they could do. I would have loved for the kids to spend more time exploring, but under the circumstances, they had no time to waste. The unique puzzle they needed to solve to save their mother made my head spin, but ultimately their logic was right on. It certainly will give kids something to think about. This is a well-written and enjoyable science fiction adventure. I highly recommend it. Reviewer: Alice Berger Bergers Book Reviews

Prometheus Project: Trapped

I think that this was one of the best books I've ever read. It's so descriptive. The author uses colorful words and his imagination expands farther than this planet! I think the story was exciting because the two main characters were always doing something suspensful. I gave it to one of my friends to read and he loved it. He said it was one of the best books he's ever read too. I recommend this book to kids all around the world. If you're looking for a great suspensful book, this is the one to read!!!!!

My 11 year old loved this book! Science, Adventure, & Humor.

My 11 year old son loved this book so much he wanted me to read it. His comments were that the author really got into the kid's mind and understood what would be funny to a kid. He was really able to connect to the characters in the book because their feelings and reactions were so similar to how he felt. As a parent, this book is educational and entertaining and was highly recommended by my 5th grader.

Really exciting and fun to read

Really exciting and fun to read. I couldn't stop reading it. Kevin, Age 9