“Details about their survival techniques are abundant and illuminating…The narrative balances scenes of action with quieter moments of introspection.” Foreword Reviews
Description
Will their wilderness skills be enough to survive the dangerous Rocky Mountains?
First a Canadian Rockies avalanche kills their parents. Then Children’s Services threatens to separate them. That’s when the three Gunnarsson kids decide to run away into the mountains and fend for themselves until the oldest turns eighteen and becomes their legal guardian. Not many would dare. But Jon, Korka, and Aron’s parents ran a survival school.
Turns out their plan is full of holes. When food and equipment go missing and illness and injury strike, things get scary. They’re even less prepared for encounters with dangerous animals and a sketchy woods dweller. On top of that, grief, cold, hunger, and sibling infighting threaten to tear them apart, while the search parties are closing in on them. Do Jon, Korka, and Aron really have what it takes to survive?
Praise
“Details about their survival techniques are abundant and illuminating…The narrative balances scenes of action with quieter moments of introspection.” Foreword Reviews
“The deadly challenges mount—snow, cold, blisters, fever, and sprains—lending a stomach-clenching tension to the tale…Their distinct personalities, conflicts, and complex history are well drawn, adding drama and depth…A satisfying, action-packed story of survival and hope.” Kirkus Reviews
“A breathless, heart-pounding alpine tale about the bonds of family and the call of adventure.” Alisha Sevigny, author of the Secrets of the Sands series
“Mountain Runaways is a non-stop thrill ride of a book…Readers will connect with the trio of siblings and find themselves looking at the great outdoors with a new appreciation.” Wesley King, author of A World Below
“Fast-paced and full of action, it’s Hatchet for this generation.” Colleen Nelson, author of Harvey Holds His Own
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Release Date | March 29, 2022 |
| Release Date Machine | 1648512000 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Teen & Young Adult, Literature & Fiction, Children/YA, YA, Fiction - All, Fiction - Child |
Author Bio
Pam Withers is a former journalist, editor, and outdoor guide who has written more than a dozen sports and adventure novels for teens plus a sports biography and a book on boys and literacy. First Descent won several awards, and several other of her books have been nominated for awards. Pam grew up in Wisconsin and the Dakotas and has also lived in California, Washington, New York City, and Ireland. The mother of one son, she lives with her husband in Vancouver, Canada.
Narrator Bio
Alex Boyles has been acting pretty much his entire life. He got his BA in theater–acting/directing performance from CSU Long Beach and his MFA in acting performance from Ohio State University. He started narrating audiobooks in 2019 and hasn’t looked back!
Overview
Will their wilderness skills be enough to survive the dangerous Rocky Mountains?
First a Canadian Rockies avalanche kills their parents. Then Children’s Services threatens to separate them. That’s when the three Gunnarsson kids decide to run away into the mountains and fend for themselves until the oldest turns eighteen and becomes their legal guardian. Not many would dare. But Jon, Korka, and Aron’s parents ran a survival school.
Turns out their plan is full of holes. When food and equipment go missing and illness and injury strike, things get scary. They’re even less prepared for encounters with dangerous animals and a sketchy woods dweller. On top of that, grief, cold, hunger, and sibling infighting threaten to tear them apart, while the search parties are closing in on them. Do Jon, Korka, and Aron really have what it takes to survive?
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