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I just started reading this book- so far, so good. I do have questions about the Masai and the poaching laws in Africa. I wonder if the punishment for illegally hunting in Africa is the same as in the U.S. Back to reading...
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ya it is a cool book, yes i wounder how big the tusks on the elephants.
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When I read how Jake's dad measures the tusks and records info about the elephants I wondered the same thing. I plan to look up the refuge where his dad words. I'll post info when I find some.
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I love this book so far it is really good but sad in the first 3 chapters but I still reading s=and can't wait to find out what happens next!
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This book sounds like a great adventure story betweeen a young boy and his father. I din't like many books, but trust me this is one i a willing to read
more than once. This book is truly amazing!!! Ho w do Rolan dcome up with this stuff! This book has a kinda dull begining, but aftre the 3rd page it gets extremely exciting.this is one of those books you just can't put down. This book is AWESOME!
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I know it was kind of sad at the begenning.. and his stepfather doesnt sound to nice... I cant put it down for my life! It is a great book.. i agree aurora
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If anyone is wondering if your going to like it or not this book is really good I can't put it down. I like it so much that I'm already on chapter 6-7 so its really good and i recommend that you read it.
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I just got the book today and it looks pretty good. From the comments that I read, it sounds very exciting.
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yes thunder cave is a good book im only on page 13 and i can bearly put it down.
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Yeah,I got home and started reading this book. After the first few chapters i was crying. Well...back to reading...
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ya i read last nite and same is a jerk, bill is hidding something.
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I'm only page 15, but I agree- I don't like the step-dad at all. He doesn't seem to think about Jake and his loss. I can't believe how well Roland Smith creates characters in just a few pages. I'm already rooting for Jake, wanting to meet the dad (who seems very in touch with nature), and hoping Sam goes away! The tragedy made me cry- again, Roland Smith is amazing!
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Ya, Sam needs to be a little more compassionate! I mean the jerk just tries to forget about every thing and dives into his work because he can't handle it?! I mean i'm not saying he shouldn't grieve but at least take a little time to remember her! And stop trying to send your step son away! My goodness!
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I totally agree with what you and Ms. Bishop say about Sam.
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Do you think there's something up with Sam? After reading other Roland Smith books, I can't help but wonder if there isn't a twist related to Sam...he even has the same name as Sam Sebesta- the custodian...??? Hmmmm....
Remember- every stroy has to have a conflict in order to be interesting. I wonder is this is a hidden conflict????
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I think you're right about Sam. He seems to be hiding something. Maybe HE killed Jacob's mom? It could be a possibility...hmm...
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That's what I'm thinking. I can't figure out what his motivation is or what he has to gain. They don't seem to have any money, so.... It seems convenient that he suddenly has a job in Honduras; his wife just died. Hmmm..
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haha, i love this book so far! its so sad when his mom dies. it really made me stop and think about how many people have died like that.. i wish i dont have to experience that. mann, i just hope that this kidd doesnt get hurt badd and he reaches his dad!! well g2g read some more!! laters ppls!!
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I had just gotten the book "Thunder cave" today!!! I had read through about three paragraphs and I already Like it! I think whoever is not reading this book it's really sad. Well anyway... Have Fun Reading!!
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thunder cave is really cool im only on page 13 and i can bearly put it down and on page five i all most cried because my uncle just got hit by a car a month a go so that was kinda personal
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ya i cried, like actual tears! but i was already sad because my baby bunny died... but ya im on like chapter 10, and no i wont tell! hehe
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I'm sorry about your bunny. The death of Sam's mom made me cry too and think of my dad. I think that's the reason I love reading- reminds me of my own life while experiencing the life another. I can't wait to get to Chapter 10. I can't put this book down!!
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I love this book so far... it hooked me on the first sentence... im excited to see what is going to happen next on chapter 8. He seems like a boy with troubles just like Jack in Zachs lie. I also think his Grandpa is very sweet. I love the Zebra bike they made him
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For all of u who's read chp.14, isn't it sad, i mean he's been through so much already and now all this other stuff is happening to him?! But thank god for the Masai dude, supeet, right? I mean without him i think we all know what would have happened. But at least I've managed to stay dry eyed foe now, right? lol
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This book is really good. The first sentence had me wanting more! I'm right now reading the part where Jacob is about to board his plane. I don't really like Sam. He pretends that Jacob's mother didn't even exist and seems a little harsh to him. I mean, the kid just lost his mom, Sam should at least be there for him
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Here's a link with good info on the Nguruman Escarpment- where Jake is headed. It's a real place in Kenya.
http://www.kenyasafari-direct.com/nguruman-escarpment/info
Here's a link to learn more about the Maasai People. Very interesting.
http://www.africaguide.com/culture/tribes/maasai.htm
I also just read an article about the drought in Kenya and how the people and elephants are struggling to survive.
http://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-43185520091015
Apparently many river beds are lined with dead elephants and their tusks- all that remains of their body.
Last link-http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/kenya/090326/elephant-poaching-problem-kenya Interesting info about elephants and poaching or killing illegally.
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That's so sad how many animals and children are dying over in Africa! I mean, the US. and many other countries have plenty of food to give them. Why can't we share!?
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That is a million dollar question. So much money/aid/food is given to Africa but the corrupt governments keep it or sell it. The people who need it the most- good, honest, hard working people, don't get anything.
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That's just wrong!
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I think that this will be a good book. I haven`t read it yet but it sound awesome.
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In the chapters that i read today, it was very exciting! The whole incident with Jacob's bike and the lion had my heart racing! This book is very exciting so far. I wonder what's going to happen to Jacob in the next chapter...
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I can not put the book down at all. I am only on page 23.
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Keep going...it gets better. I am really enjoying the book- action, great characters, and I think there's going to be a twist with Jacob's step-dad. ????
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i am at the part when Sam and Jake are fighting all the time. because Sam wants to get rid of Jake maybe.
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Woah im almost done with the book! I L-O-V-E it! Supeet is really good at stuff! I'd like to see all the animals in Africa... but then again i wouldnt want to be thier and get eaten
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I was able to read a bit today and this book just gets better and better. WARNING-Spoiler...
I can't believe all that happened to Jake-mugged, beaten, steals back his bike, and then out in the African wild by himself. I can decide if I admire him or think he's crazy. He's giving me anxiety. I was very proud of him for taking back his bike. I don't know how he sleeps at night- lions, tigers, and bears...oh my!
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ya im on page 47 i bet the pawn shop dealer is faking the price i bet the julry and his necles is worth alot more yes sam is very mean i wounder if he will beable to bike acros keyna
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Im so exited to read agin! I finished hunger games and now all my reading is on Thunder cave!
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this book has been really good and Roland Smith is an amazing writter I haven't been able to put the book down. I'm in the middle of the book know and have already finished my other one but know I'll be able to finish this book in no time at all.
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I'm only on page 12 but I can't put it down.The begining was sad, but it's such a good book
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im almost done with the book.. Id im not finished with it tonight ill be done tomorrow.... I love supeets tricks and stuff he seems to be pretty cool but i hope he helps jacob a little more then he is
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I just finished Part 2, page 150. I really like this story- great action, unbelievable events- lions, bush fires, muggings.
I really like Supeet- pg 115, talks about goals, and pg 120, talks about seeing things, especially the everyday things. I really like Supeet's simple way of viewing the world. I wish I could view each day with such clarity and purpose. He's an admirable character. I like Roland Smith's message.
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I just finished the book tonight! It was great! I also agree with you that Supeet's way of thinking is very simple but he takes in more than we do.
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i finished the book last night... I didnt like the ending but i wont give it away... Roland smith shuold make a second book to thunder cave. It just seems like thier should be more to it...his dad seems just like jacob
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Oh, now I'm dying to finish. Maybe when we meet Roland Smith (yeah!!) we can ask him about a second book. That would be a great question.
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He could be working on a second book of Thunder Cave. I would love to read that!
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that would be nice, at least from what I hear.
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(Sorry I haven't been able to post. Hard to get to a computer.)
I'm almost finished with the book, about 50 pages left or so. I love it, and I can't wait to finish it.
So far Supeet is my favorite character.
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Sarah- Supeet is my favorite character as well. He's strong, smart, and thoughtful. He thinks before acting and also understands the truth of choice- we all have a choice even when we think we don't. I wish the end had more about Supeet. Hopefully, Roland Smith will write another book and Supeet will be in it.
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im half way done with the book and can't wait to finish it.
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I'm pages away from the ending. I love it, and I'm pretty sure how things will turn out. I won't give it away for people who aren't so far.
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I just finished Thunder Cave- WOW! I can't believe the book went by so fast. There was never a dull moment. I agree with Kaley that Mr. Smith needs to pick this story up again and let us know what happens to Jake and his dad. I can't imagine Jake's father will be content in NYC- he wasn't before. I also can't imagine him leaving the elephants that so need him. I also want to know about Supeet; he was such an amazing character. I hated what happened to the elephant at the end, but I felt that made the story more believable, more real. Not all stories end well in real life and not everything is fair. I like that Roland Smith brings truth into his fiction. Great book!!!
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