If you can’t wait for a hero, you must become one.
The sleepy town of Pinecrest is jolted from its slumbers by two unlikely citizens—star high school quarterback Max Stormer and Aidos, an extraordinary girl who has been living unobserved in the surrounding hills.
Aidos opens Max’s eyes to the potential he didn’t know he possessed, putting them on a collision course with Pinecrest’s establishment and their ambitious plans. The resulting clash mystifies the entire country, and Max soon finds himself captain of something much bigger than a football team. Whether maverick or hero, outlaw or savior, being a champion was never harder.
Stormer’s Pass is the enthralling adventure of two people’s uncommon faith in each other, their friends, and in the miracle-making magic of courage.
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REVIEWS
“Benjamin Laskin is a splendid storyteller with a flair for the dramatic and a talent for characterization.”
—James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief, The Midwest Book Review
You’ve Got to Read This One!By Amazon Customer on September 24, 2016
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I read this book on Kindle and was intrigued by the characters first, and then the plot. I found myself rooting for a bunch of teens who bucked the system. It’s too bad that more people aren’t like these teens nowadays. I was saddened at the end, but did not realize that I was reading part of trilogy. Needless to say, I was ecstatic when I found the sequel. This was a “couldn’t put it down” read! Loved it!
worth the read
A must read
Five Stars Five Stars Metamorphosis Through Truly LivingBy Dianna Harrison on January 22, 2016
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Looking for a hero?
By Carol Davey on November 16, 2015
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I think this book will inspire teens to seek answers and knowledge beyond what they find inside the walls of school. May they learn too spurn the trappings of “material things” and life’s contrived distractions. Then start to value what is really important and find out who they are and who they can become.
refreshing read
By rick sutton on November 9, 2015
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I loved the entire book the story line kept my attention could not put it down
Loved the book
By Dewey Rogers on November 4, 2015
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Easy reading, I enjoyed it very much. It started slow but picked up fast. At the end it was hard to put down.
A Must read
By Amazon Customer on October 30, 2015
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What an amazing and wonderful book. It is full of strongly crafted and vibrant characters with a plot line that will grab you from the beginning and hurl you into a wondrous adventure. But there is much more to this book than just adventure. It is very thought provoking and just may show you new possibilities for your own lives. The rest is up to you!!!
well-written
By cc2015 TOP 1000 REVIEWER on October 13, 2015
Quite a great read as I wasn’t sure what to expect in the beginning. Stormer’s Pass is a well-written, thought provoking book, however, and I’m very glad to have picked it up. Though I wished the ending was more satisfying, this is a pretty relatable book and has a great message. I think this is a great read for teenagers (and older), as it pushes us to consider our current culture and how it should perhaps, change. Aidos and Max were well-developed characters and I found myself getting into the story more as it progressed. A fantastic read overall and I can’t wait to read the sequel.
– Thought-provokingGreat read… can’t wait to get the sequelWell written, it is a story how we should all be treating each other and our world. Thought provoking, especially through the eyes of teenagers, it made me think how beautiful our world really is and could be.
Thought ProvokingStormer’s Pass is a ‘must read’ book
January 22, 2015 —Duane Isaacs
“Stormer’s Pass is well written and exciting—filled with adventure, unforgettable characters, and vigorous dialogue. The suspenseful action prevented this reader from putting it down.”
—Elaine Waterstrat, Mount Mcdowell Press, author of Commanders and Chiefs, a Brief History of Fort McDowell, and Hoomothya’s Long Journey
A rip-roaring good read!
(Amazon.com) —Jon Bauer
Combine a star high school quarterback, a philosopher, and a fugitive, and what do you get? You get Max Stormer, the hero of Stormer’s Pass, Benjamin Laskin’s first book in the Aidos Trilogy.
The story takes place in Pinecrest, a small, uneventful mountain town where after long last, the townspeople have something to cheer–a promising high school football team. Led by golden-armed Max Stormer, Pinecrest High seems destined to bring a state championship to the tiny town. But all bets are off after Max encounters Aidos Thoreson, a bright, earthy, and enchanting home-educated 15-year-old girl who lives in a cabin in the woods outside of town with her father and her clever and loyal canine, Beowulf.
Aidos challenges Max to tune out the expectations of Pinecrest’s citizens and to tune in to the aspirations of his own, impassioned soul. The anger this incites in Pinecrest’s citizens snowballs into an avalanche of resentment, bringing with it death, sabotage, and intrigue. The target of an all out manhunt, Max is forced underground. As hero to the town’s youth, and a pain in Pinecrest’s butt, Max finds himself the leader in a game much more consequential than the one he left behind.
A rip-roaring good read, Stormer’s Pass crackles with adventure, snappy one liners, and very memorable characters. It’s a timeless story with timeless themes. In a media age dominated by cynicism, Mr. Laskin’s upbeat and tenacious novel is a welcome breath of fresh air.
(Stormer’s Pass & Say Uncle)
A Letter: Dear Homeschooling Friends,
I wanted to write to recommend to you a book (actually 2 books) that I’ve just finished reading. The books are Stormer’s Pass and Say Uncle, both by Benjamin Laskin. I believe these books, especially Stormer’s Pass, will be of interest to homeschoolers because the central character, a bright young girl named Aidos, has never set foot inside the public school system. Her family has raised her in a very natural way, surrounded by books and acres of woods outside of a rural community. Those who unschool, embrace Charlotte Mason’s methods, or who believe in a classical curriculum will find echoes of their educational philosophy depicted in Stormer’s Pass. No matter which pedagogical approach or curriculum one embraces, all homeschoolers will find delight in the clear commentary about the impoverishment of the public high school experience.
The contrast between Aidos who spends each day reading, journaling, and wandering in the woods and her public school peers is marked. All of us who have answered questions and “concerns” about the “socialization” of our children will cherish Aidos who has grown up with very little peer interaction and yet is more well-grounded, self-assured and mature than her school age counterparts.
The heart of the story entails the interaction of Aidos and her peers and the life-changing transformation (for the public schoolers!) that ensues. Rich literary references and thought-provoking dialogue are woven throughout.
Say Uncle, the sequel to Stomer’s Pass, develops the story in an entirely different direction, bringing in international spies and intrigue. Interestingly, several of the new characters introduced have had an educational experience completely different from that of Aidos, yet still outside of the public school realm. Again the message that excellence in education is found outside of traditional schools is introduced, though in a much different way.
I recommend Benjamin Laskin’s books highly, especially Stormer’s Pass, to all homeschooling parents. Both books are available through amazon.com.
Rebecca D.
Tamassee, SC
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