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Flight #116 Is Down!

Caroline B. Cooney
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Flight #116 Is Down!

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1997

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Caroline B. Cooney

Flight #116 Is Down!

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1997
Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Realistic Fiction
Setting

Connecticut • 1990s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-15 years

Lexile Level

710L

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Super Short Summary

In Flight #116 Is Down!, a teenager named Heidi faces a crisis when a plane crashes nearby. As rescue efforts unfold, Heidi and other community members work together to assist the injured passengers. The story explores the challenges and growth individuals experience during a chaotic and life-changing event.

Suspenseful

Emotional

Challenging

Dark

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.2

3,263 ratings

65%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Flight #116 Is Down! by Caroline B. Cooney is praised for its gripping narrative and fast-paced action, which effectively engages young readers. The novel is commended for its realistic depiction of emergency situations. However, some critics note that character development can be lacking, and the large cast can be confusing. Overall, it offers a thrilling read with vivid imagery and suspense.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Flight #116 Is Down!?

Readers who enjoy Flight #116 Is Down! by Caroline B. Cooney would likely be young adult fans of suspenseful, fast-paced disaster stories. They would also appreciate books like Hatchet by Gary Paulsen or The Raft by S.A. Bodeen, which combine survival themes with emotional depth and character growth.

4.2

3,263 ratings

65%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Realistic Fiction
Setting

Connecticut • 1990s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-15 years

Lexile Level

710L

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