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Description
When a wildfire cuts off a popular trail in the Oregon forest, a small group of hikers including cautious Natalia, who survived a house fire that killed her baby brother six years ago, and her co-worker Wyatt must find another way out or perish. The book is a teen-vs-nature YA thriller. It contains grim descriptions and violence.
Quick Summary
Imagine being surrounded by roaring flames with no escape route and the clock ticking down on your oxygen supply. The story drops readers right into the middle of a life-or-death situation where every decision could mean the difference between survival and becoming part of the tragic fire statistics. If your kid loves survival thrillers like Hatchet or The Hunger Games, they'll be completely hooked on this high-stakes forest showdown. This book is perfect for kids in grades 6 through 8 who can handle intense, suspenseful content and love stories where characters must dig deep to survive.