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Deathwatch

Robb White
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31 pages • 1 hour read

Robb White

Deathwatch

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1972

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    Robb White's Deathwatch is well-received for its gripping, suspenseful narrative and strong character development. However, some readers find the plot somewhat predictable and the depiction of the desert environment occasionally unrealistic. Overall, it’s praised for its intense survival themes and moral dilemmas, making it a compelling yet straightforward read.

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    Who Should Read Deathwatch?

    Readers who enjoy suspenseful survival stories such as Hatchet by Gary Paulsen and The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell will find Deathwatch by Robb White gripping. Ideal for young adults and fans of intense, man-versus-nature tales, this novel delivers relentless tension and a fight for life in a harsh desert setting.

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    Reading Age

    12-15years

    Lexile Level

    990L

    Book Details

    Genre
    Mystery / Crime Fiction
    Action / Adventure
    Themes
    Life/Time: Mortality & Death
    Life/Time: Coming of Age
    Values/Ideas: Power & Greed