Cave Of Danger

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Synopsis
Mat hopes to improve his family's financial troubles by discovering a new cave that no one else knows about. He thinks that charging the public for tours will bring his family the money they need. Getting lost in a cave gives Mat a different outlook on life, and teaches him things he never knew about himself.
Copyright:
1967

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
264 Pages
Publisher:
N/A
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Bryce Walton
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Teens, Outdoors and Nature
Grade Levels:
Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade, Twelfth grade
Submitted By:
Dawn Yerton
Proofread By:
Dawn Yerton
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

Reviews

4 out of 5

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Bryce Waltons "Cave of Danger" is an excellent adventure for those who are looking for thrills and excitement, but don't particularly care about character development. Set in the ozark mountains, this is an explosive tale about the dangers and wonders of spelunking. At the very begining, the story immediately jumps into the chaotic feelings of the main character, Matt, who is desparately in search of a cave huge enough to "put Moseby's Wonder Caverns out of business." Kurt Moseby, the heir of the Moseby Wonder Caverns and ultimate enemy of Matt, is the cause of Matt's intense desire to find The Cave. Not only is The Cave a symbol of prosperity to Matt, due to the huge tourist trade it would invite, but also a chance to prove his worth to everyone at school. What began as a simple hobby ultimately morphs into the most important part of Matt's life: the discovery of a new, dazzling cave. When Matt finally does find this, it is every bit as amazing as he expects, yet there are also many discoveries he makes about himself, within the confines of that cave he never could have imagined. Inside of the cave there is darkness, lonliness, and a vastness which teach him what heroism truly is. The only thing that seemed to be lacking in this book was the development of the side characters. It was really annoying how sterotypical everyone else seemed to be. Matt's best friend, Spotty, for example, remains extremely static throughout most of the novel. Also, Kurt, the villian, has no quirks that separate him from the usual crowd of 'bad guys' into someone who could truly be reconed with. The ending of this story is wonderful! I've read this book twice, once when I was about 12, then again at 20, and have remained latched to the final chapters with each read. By the time you finish, you will want to go find a cave all of your own.