Book details
Before Takeoff
Description
James and Michelle find themselves in the Atlanta airport on a layover. They couldn't be more different, but seemingly interminable delays draw them both to a mysterious flashing green light--and each other. Where James is passive, Michelle is anything but. And she quickly discovers that the flashing green light is actually... a button. Which she presses. Which may or may not unwittingly break the rules of the universe--at least as those rules apply to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta. Before they can figure up from down, strange, impossible things start happening: snowstorms form inside the B terminal; jungles sprout up in the C terminal; and earthquakes split the ground apart in between. And no matter how hard they try, it seems no one can find a way in or out of the airport. James and Michelle team up to find their families and either escape the airport, or put an end to its chaos--before it's too late.
Age
12-17
Text complexity
proficient
Length
336 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Plot: The book offers an engaging and captivating plot that keeps readers hooked from the first page to the last.
- Unique Characters: The author is known for creating well-developed and relatable characters that readers can connect with throughout the story.
- Thought-Provoking Themes: The narrative explores thought-provoking themes that encourage readers to reflect on their own lives and the world around them.
- Beautiful Prose: Adi Alsaid's writing style is often praised for its beauty and eloquence, making the reading experience enjoyable and immersive.