I Escaped The Running Of The Bulls

About this book

What do a skateboarder, a charging bull, and a crowded street in Spain have in common? Zack is about to find out. Suddenly, the skills he uses at the skatepark might be the only thing keeping him one step ahead!Fifteen-year-old Zack is visiting Spain from Chicago when one wrong turn during the San Fermín festival lands him inside Pamplona's famous Running of the Bulls. One moment he's sightseeing with his family. The next, he's stuck inside the world's most famous race.Zack is good at thinking on his feet, which is lucky-because the Running of the Bulls is full of split-second choices. A blocked street. A charging bull. A doorway that might be safe. A crowd moving the wrong way. When one escape route disappears, Zack has to come up with another. Drawing on the same instincts he uses at the skatepark, he starts treating the streets of Pamplona like one giant obstacle course.Packed with quick-footed action, split-second decisions, and cliffhangers, I Escaped the Running of the Bulls is a kid-powered travel adventure for readers who like clever escapes, impossible challenges, and finding a way out. Plus, discover fascinating facts about the Running of the Bulls, hear from real runners, and enjoy black-and-white illustrations throughout the adventure."A suspenseful survival series based on famous historical events. Verdict: excellent." - School Library JournalTrusted by teachers and loved by young readers, this award-winning series keeps the fun first while giving families and classrooms plenty to build on. Short chapters, an age-friendly pace, and a free study guide make it an easy pick for ages 9-12.Jump feet-first into the 17th adventure in the bestselling I Escaped series - now with 20 thrilling books to choose from.