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Fifteen-year-old David Geist accompanies his father Max and younger sister Janie on a canoe trip through the rugged wilderness of Northern Minnesota. As David struggles to manage his father's inexperienced and stubborn outdoor skills, the family encounters a dangerous group of outlaws that threatens to change their lives forever. The novel explores themes of survival, family dynamics, and confronting evil in the untamed north woods.
Quick Summary
In the unforgiving forests of Northern Minnesota, a teenage boy must become the protector his family needs when dangerous outlaws close in. Readers will root for David as he uses wit and courage to outsmart hardened criminals while dealing with the emotional weight of keeping his father and sister safe. If your kid loves the survival tension of Hatchet or the frontier drama of Little Women, they'll devour this wilderness thriller. Perfect for teens in grades 9 through 12 who crave stories about ordinary kids facing extraordinary dangers.