The SurgeThe Surge

Master of middle-grade adventure Roland Smith returns with a second installment in this fast-paced action series.Chase and his friends Nicole and Rashawn have just survived Hurricane Emily, the storm of the century, but their troubles are just beginning. Although they've made it to the safety of Nicole's family's farm--the winter home of the Rossi Brothers' Circus--the floodwaters are rising and they need to reach higher ground. The circus's lions have escaped their cages, and a dangerous and unpredictable leopard is also on the loose. Have Chase and his friends lived through a terrifying night only to face a new disaster? Praise for Roland Smith's Tentacles:"A high-octane page-turner that will reel readers in and keep them riveted." - School Library Journal"Smith's fast-paced story will capture the imagination of any action-loving reader." - BookPage Roland Smith first worked with animals at the Oregon Zoo, and he has been involved in animal rescues and conservation work around the world for more than 20 years. He is the author of numerous books for young readers, including Jack's Run, Zach's Lie, Peak, the Cryptid Hunters series, and the Storm Runners series. He is also the coauthor of numerous picture books with his wife, Marie. Roland lives with Marie on a farm south of Portland, Oregon. You can find him online at rolandsmith.com. From Storm Runners #2: The Surge "Stay next to the wall!" Chase shouted. "I'll lead us to the edge of the building, then you can take over." "There's a lot of water," Nicole said. "I know, but the only higher ground is where your house is... or was. What's behind the house?" "Woods," Nicole answered. "And a lake." "How big is it?" "Big. But it's never overflowed before, and our family has lived here for seventy years." It's flooding now, Chase thought. Big time. Praise for Roland Smith's Tentacles: "A high-octane page-turner that will reel readers in and keep them riveted." - School Library Journal "Smith's fast-paced story will capture the imagination of any action-loving reader." - BookPage