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Home books author whats new media faq contact patrick carman click any of these images for information on books and series. For a list of all patrick carman books, visit the authors book. Trackers book 1 by patrick carman i am currently planning an inquiry based unit asking learners to think about the future of fiction. Bestselling author patrick carman pushes the vbook to the next level with this thrilling bookvideoweb experience. Trackers is yet another multimedia storytelling adventure by patrick carman. Bestselling author patrick carman pushes the vbook to the next level with. Trackers by patrick carman is his latest novel that combines puzzles, web, videos, computer technology, and the whole media based book concept that he used with his skeleton creek. The trackers book series by patrick carman includes books trackers and shantorian. The books have been enjoyable so that always helps. May 01, 2010 in fact, adam relates the entire tale in an interview with an inspector ganz while his friends seem to be in custody elsewhere.

In his twenties, carman founded an ad agency, then ran it for a decade, overseeing a staff of eight and art directing projects for the health, technology, and film industries. Trackers is a series of untitled books written by patrick carman. I felt this book was realistic fiction because it could happen, but most likely wouldnt. He lives in walla walla, washington, with his family. Carman is a prolific public speaker who presents at. Trackers, a fiction novel by patrick carman is a book that tells the story of four teen friends who work together to track down people who may be doing wrong. An enthusiastic reading advocate, patrick has visited more. This book is the continuation of the first trackers book about adam henderson, the leader of the trackers. Trackers book one, is another cleverly written and produced bookvideo hybrid, which attracts the media distracted. Kids who have read patrick carmans skeleton creek books will be familiar with the format, but trackers is less spooky, more techy, with equal amounts of tension and anticipation. Patrick carman is the bestselling author of numerous series for young readers, including the land of elyon, elliots park, skeleton creek, atherton, trackers, dark eden, and 3. I have been in a reading frenzy lately where i have been back in my groove just reading book after book. Told through a collage of videos, text, and websites, trackers.

The title of this book is trackers book 2 and it was written by patrick carman. Fifteenyearold technology genius adam henderson and his best friends finn, emily and lewis. Bestselling author patrick carman pushes the book to the next level with this thrilling multimedia experience. Patrick carman s previous books in the land of elyon series the dark hills divide, beyond the valley of thorns, and the tenth city have all been new york times bestsellers. Really just half of the story, carmans first trackers installment combines text with short videos and other online content unlockable with codes scattered throughout the book. Land of elyon author patrick carmans new tale is an exciting book, game and movie all in one omg. Carman is a multimedia pioneer who uses technology, videos, and games to bring wired kids back to books.

In the 21st century landscape of bits and bytes, everyone leaves a digital footprint. May 08, 2010 another brilliant multimedia storytelling adventure by patrick carman. Patrick worked in advertising for a decade and has also created board games and launched several businesses. Patrick carman combines 2 books and numerous online videos accessed through codes in the books. Environmental education resources to commemorate earth days 50th anniversary.

Feb 08, 2010 n the 21st century landscape of bits and bytes, everyone leaves a digital footprint. Millions of young readers have read, watched, and played books carman has produced including the 39 clues, skeleton creek, trackers, and dark eden. Remote work advice from the largest allremote company. Carman has produced including the 39 clues, skeleton creek, trackers, and voyagers. Patrick carman books list of books by author patrick carman. More than 2000 school visits later, i can report from the field that kids still love books, even as a tidal wave of distraction try to keep them from turning pages. Trackers book one by patrick carman the future of books. I already have several 5th graders who are dying to read this oneeven without knowing the basics of the story, they know that patrick carman writes fresh stories that grab them from the beginning.

Ive just finished reading the book shantorian, the second book of the trackers series, by patrick carmen. Four techsavvy kids armed with hightech video cameras and esoteric coding skills, the trackers. Patrick carman born february 27, 1966 in salem, oregon is an american writer. Patrick carman trackers multi platform for ages 10 and up in the 21st century landscape of bits and bytes, everyone leaves a digital footprint even the most advanced cyber criminals. Trackers by patrick carman is his latest novel that combines puzzles, web, videos, computer technology, and the whole media based book concept that he used with his skeleton creek series. A graduate of willamette university with a degree in economics, he became an author after a career as an entrepreneur. If im going to be honest when i started reading trackers, by patrick carman i believed it would be about some teens on a quest to track someone down, luck for me, i was exactly correct. In the 21st century landscape of bits and bytes, everyone leaves a digital. Trackers by patrick carman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

The books appear to be an interview with detective ganz. Trackers follows adam, finn, lewis, and emily as they become entangled in a hightech, highstakes game of cat and mouse with shantorian, the worlds most dangerous hacker. See the complete trackers series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. More than 2000 school visits later, i can report from the field that kids still love books. Millions of young readers have read, watched, and played multimedia books mr. May 10, 2010 patrick carman is the author of the land of elyon books, which spent over half a year on the new york times bestsellers list. Four techsavvy kids armed with hightech video cameras and esoteric coding skills, the trackers can find almost anyone, anywhere.

At first readers interest may be more curious theres movies. Adam henderson and his three best friends lewis, emily and finn are a unique group. Patrick carman home books author whats new media faq contact home books author whats new media faq contact. Trackers is a fast, fun read that should appeal to girls and boys. Kids who have read patrick carman s skeleton creek books will be familiar with the format, but trackers. Jan 01, 2011 the trackers book two shantorian was amazing and the videos were amazingly done by patrick carman. The story itself is intertwined between the reading and the viewing, plus the passwords to unlock the videos are found in the book. Bestselling author patrick carman pushes the vbook to the. I own a few kindles, though personally, have not fully integrated myself into this realm. The title of this book is trackers and it was written by patrick carman. He is a leader in creative development, multiplatform storytelling, and world building.

A multimedia pioneer, patrick authored the black circ. Patrick carman continues to revolutionize the way that kids read. This story, much like skeleton creek, is told in two parts. He got his start as a storyteller weaving bedtime tales for his two daughters. If you enjoy skeleton creek, then you will love this book. In the 21st century landscape of bits and bytes, everyone leaves a digital footprinteven the most advanced cyber criminals. I am thrilled to see patrick carman continue with these books for kids.

Jan 12, 2014 trackers book 1 by patrick carman i am currently planning an inquiry based unit asking learners to think about the future of fiction. It was published by scholastic press and has a total of 224 pages in the book. Patrick carman is the new york times bestselling author of such acclaimed series as the land of elyon and atherton, and the teen superhero novel thirteen days to midnight. Patrick carman is the new york times bestselling author of over thirty books, including the acclaimed series the land of elyon and floors and the teen superhero novel thirteen days to midnight.

This is the world of trackers, a multimedia book series by patrick carman that almost seamlessly weaves short cinematic sequences, puzzles, and video games into the reading experience. May 11, 2010 i have been in a reading frenzy lately where i have been back in my groove just reading book after book. Bestselling young adult novelist patrick carman has spent the past few years exploring ways to attract young readers back to books by. Trackers patrick carman four techsavvy kids enter cyberspace danger zone when they become trackers of shantorianthe worlds most sinister hacker. Patrick carman grabs young readers with trackers wired. Trackers is told in a conversation an interrogation, really between an apparent government official and adam henderson. The trackers always kept you on your toes and had a twist around every corner. Carman often uses technology, videos, and games to bring wired kids back to books. Praise for skeleton creek, the first book in patrick carman s innovative vbook seriesthere are so many good things to say about this book. Trackers book one, is another cleverly written and produced book video hybrid, which attracts the media distracted reluctant reader to the book hurray. Patrick carman has created a new genre in story telling, allowing readers who might otherwise close a book before the second chapter access to the joys of reading.

Bestselling author patrick carman pushes the vbook to the next level with this thrilling bookvideo. Voyagers series creator and architect patrick carman is a new york times bestselling childrens author with millions of books in print in more than twenty languages across thirty titles. More than 2000 school visits later, i can report from the field that kids still love books, even as a tidal wave of distraction. Feb 01, 2011 patrick carman trackers book 2 can you break the codes. Since 2003, ive been writing books for young readers and spending a lot of time on the road, meeting them where theyre at. A multimedia pioneer, patrick authored the black circle, the fifth title in the 39 clues series, and the groundbreaking dark eden, skeleton creek, trackers books. Trackers is a story many middle grade readers will engage with immediately. Trackers by patrick carman characters gadgets videos in the 21st century landscape of bits and bytes, everyone leaves a digital footprint. Really just half of the story, carman s first trackers installment combines text with short videos and other online content unlockable with codes scattered throughout the book.