Smith, Roland. Jack’s Run. New York: Hyperion, 2005. 246 pages. (Mystery)
Brother and sister, Jack and Joanne Osborne, now live on Roanoke Island after moving across the country hiding with the Witness Security Program. Their father, Mr. Osborne, was sent to jail for drug trafficking. Before he got caught, he had written a very detailed journal about Alonzo Aznar and all of his drug operations. If the authorities got a hold of this journal, Alonzo would be sent to prison for life. Alonzo knew about this notebook and tried numerous times to get rid of the Osborne’s and the notebook.
Brother and sister, Jack and Joanne Osborne, now live on Roanoke Island after moving across the country hiding with the Witness Security Program. Their father, Mr. Osborne, was sent to jail for drug trafficking. Before he got caught, he had written a very detailed journal about Alonzo Aznar and all of his drug operations. If the authorities got a hold of this journal, Alonzo would be sent to prison for life. Alonzo knew about this notebook and tried numerous times to get rid of the Osborne’s and the notebook.
Mean while Joanne moved to California to attend UCLA. Her plan was to become an actress some day. She auditioned for a TV show and made it to the semi-finals. When Alonzo see’s the audition on TV, he immediately sends his men to Joanne’s house to kidnap her and Jack. When the kids were kidnapped they were immediately flown out of the U.S. When their parents here about this they hatch a plan to get their two children back.
This book makes you keep reading. Every page is just as interesting as the first! I want to read more of Jack and Joanne’s adventures and struggles, even though I have finished the book. I am very glad I picked this book to read. It tells a lot about mystery, it also has a lot of action to keep you interested every second that you are reading it.
Reviewed By: ME
