The Rock Jockeys

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The Rock Jockeys
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Author Gary Paulsen
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
SeriesWorld of Adventure
Genre Young adult novel
Publisher Random House
Publication date
March 1, 1995
Media typePrint (paperback)
Pages80 pp
ISBN 0-440-41026-6
OCLC 32209040
LC Class PZ7.P2843 Ro 1995
Preceded by Escape from Fire Mountain  
Followed by Hook 'Em Snotty!  

The Rock Jockeys (later retitled Devil's Wall) is the fourth novel in the World of Adventure series by Gary Paulsen. It was published on March 1, 1995 by Random House. It was later retitled Devil's Wall by Macmillan Children's Books in the UK and released on April 9, 1999.

Plot

The story is about three young boys, the Rock Jockeys, who set out to climb dangerous Devil's Wall hoping to find the remains of a World War II bomber. Once atop the mountain, they find the bomber and his hidden diary.


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