64 pages • 2 hours read
Watt KeyTerror at Bottle Creek
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2016A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Watt Key's Terror at Bottle Creek, 13-year-old Cort and his dog, Catfish, face a harrowing struggle for survival when a hurricane hits Alabama's swamps, leaving Cort to protect his friends, Liza and Francie, as they navigate flooded and wildlife-inhabited terrains to reach safety. The novel features themes of family separation, a dangerous storm, and encounters with wild animals.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Reviews for Terror at Bottle Creek by Watt Key highlight its gripping, survivalist storyline and well-drawn characters, appealing widely to younger readers. Positive feedback praises the vivid, suspenseful scenes and realistic depiction of a natural disaster. Some critics mention predictable plot elements and simplistic writing that may not engage older audiences. Overall, it's a commendable adventure for middle-grade readers.
Who Should Read Terror at Bottle Creek?
Terror at Bottle Creek by Watt Key captivates readers aged 10-14 who seek thrilling survival stories and deep connections with nature. Fans of Gary Paulsen's Hatchet or Jean Craighead George's My Side of the Mountain will appreciate this tale of resilience and adventure set in the perilous Alabama swamps.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
650L