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Random House Children's Books · Paperback · December 23, 2014
“Just the sort of book that saves lives by igniting a passion for reading.” —James Patterson “Reminiscent of Huckleberry Finn.” —The Wall Street Journal A Michael L. Printz Honor Winner From the author of Newbery Medal winner Moon Over Manifest comes the odyssey-like adventure of two boys’ incredible quest on the Appalachian Trail.
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- Who it’s for
- Two unlikely friends head onto the Appalachian Trail in an adventure shaped by curiosity and danger.
- Themes
- Friendship, Loneliness and belonging, Adventure and survival
- Genres
- Survival Stories, Exploration & Discovery, Boys & Men
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“Just the sort of book that saves lives by igniting a passion for reading.” —James Patterson “Reminiscent of Huckleberry Finn.” —The Wall Street Journal A Michael L. Printz Honor Winner From the author of Newbery Medal winner Moon Over Manifest comes the odyssey-like adventure of two boys’ incredible quest on the Appalachian Trail. When Jack Baker’s father sends him from his home in Kansas to attend a boys’ boarding school in Maine, Jack doesn’t know what to expect.
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Certainly not Early Auden, the strangest of boys. Early keeps to himself, reads the number pi as a story, and refuses to accept truths others take for granted. Jack, feeling lonely and out of place, connects with Early, and the two become friends. During a break from school, the boys set out for the Appalachian Trail on a quest for a great black bear. As Jack and Early travel deeper into the mountains, they meet peculiar and dangerous characters, and they make some shocking discoveries. But their adventure is only just beginning. Will Jack’s and Early’s friendship last the journey? Can the boys make it home alive? An ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection An ALA-ALSC Notable Children’s Book A New York Times Editor’s Choice A New York Times Bestseller An Indie Pick A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A Booklist Books for Youth Editors’ Choice Selection A BookPage Best Children’s Book A Texas Lone Star Reading List Selection A Notable Children's Book in Language Arts Book A Down East Magazine Best of Maine Book A North Carolina Young Adult Book Award Master List Selection An Iowa Children's Choice Award Finalist
Trailside Friendship
Two unlikely friends head onto the Appalachian Trail in an adventure shaped by curiosity and danger.
Come here for
- An odyssey-like quest along the Appalachian Trail
- An unusual friendship tested by a dangerous journey
Expect
- A search for a great black bear
- Mountain encounters and shocking discoveries
Where it sits
| Boys & Men | 36% |
|---|---|
| Survival Stories | 34% |
| Exploration & Discovery | 17% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Action & Adventure
- 20th-Century U.S.
- New Experiences
- Authors
- Clare Vanderpool
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- December 23, 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Friendship · Loneliness and belonging · Adventure and survival
- Reading lane
- Action & Adventure