by Kylene Beers
First published 2009
A group of high school students are stranded in the wilderness after their bus careens off the road. Battered and bruised, they must band together to navigate the unforgiving terrain and find a way to safety. With dwindling supplies, fierce weather, and dangerous wildlife, tensions rise as the students are pushed to their limits. As they fight to survive, they discover the true strength of their bonds and the power of teamwork in the face of adversity. In the end, their will to live becomes a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
Genres: textbooks, education, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Setting: Caribbean, Amazon rainforest, Ship-Trap Island, Tibet
Period: 20th Century
1424 pages · Hardcover · HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON