A simple storyline involving a mystery and designed for those who find reading difficult. A quick read from the Rapid Reads program. Not bad. ( )

This book is really a novella, only 100 pages long, and the content is geared towards people with limited literacy skills so I finished it in an afternoon. I’ve read some of this writer’s other books but rather a long time ago so I don’t remember much about them. I don’t remember if they had a supernatural or magical touch but this one does.
I am not fond of the prevalent notion in tv series and some books of having detectives use visions to find the murderer or kidnapper or other criminal. To me, a true detective uses his/her brains to unravel a mystery. So, I was not impressed by this book in which journalist Claire Abbott has visions that help her find a missing girl. I have to say, though, that the chase up the logging road in falling snow was very well written. I’ve driven on some of those roads in BC and it takes guts to drive them in daylight and good weather conditions. Claire Abbott is plucky.
If you are willing to accept a reporter with visions then you will probably enjoy this book. And there should be more because the back says this is the first novel in a series of mysteries.
I have read a few of these Rapid Reads books published by Orca Book Publishers that are geared toward readers who are just learning to read English. I think it is a terrific idea to get new readers hooked on reading and this book will probably appeal to many. ( )

This is an Early Librarything Review. This was the first time I have read a (Rapid Reads) book, and I was pleasantly surprised at how the story flowed to the satisfying ending. I think that it will definately appeal to the reluctant female reader. I would of like to see more character development with the main character, Claire Abbott. Overall, this was a fun and easy read, that would be great for the beach. ( )

This is my second review of a book in the Rapid Reads Series whose key features, according to the web page, are short high interest novels with compelling characters, ideal for ESL and literacy programmes. Gail Anderson-Dargatz is a Canadian author well known for her books "The Cure for Death by Lightning" and "A Recipe for Bees".
Claire who is the protagonist in "Search and Rescue" has a sixth sense for trouble which she tries to ignore because of other people's reactions but when Amber is missing and snow is forecast she knows she has to follow her instincts to save her. Since no one officially involved in the search will listen to her she and her mother, who shares the same sixth sense, set off on a wild ride up a snowy mountain in order to find Amber before it is too late.
Search and Rescue is a gripping quick read which would appeal to reluctant readers and is a good addition to the Rapid Reads Series. ( )

This is a Rapid Reads, a 100 pages mystery and an excellent book for those just looking for a fast read. This is the first novel in a series featuring journalist and sleuth Claire Abbott.

This book is definitely not taxing, a good story with not fuss and lots of suspense. We follow Claire on a snowy chase up a mountainside looking for a young woman gone missing on a nature trail.

The mystery has an engaging story line with good characterization and is nicely written in a simple prose. Although way too short for an avid reader it is nevertheless a captivating read to be enjoyed ( )