by Megan Stine
First published 1984
Deep in the rainforest, Alex discovers that finding the way home proves harder than expected. Dense vines block familiar paths. Strange sounds echo through the canopy. What started as exploration becomes a test of courage and resourcefulness. Alex must navigate treacherous terrain while avoiding the predators that hunt in the shadows. Each decision could mean the difference between safety and disaster. The jungle holds secrets that challenge everything Alex thought about survival. This adventure story shows how ordinary kids find extraordinary strength when pushed beyond their limits. Young readers will feel the humid air and hear the rustling leaves as they follow one determined character through a world where nature makes the rules.
Genres: fiction, survival, adventure
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, survival
Setting: Rainforest
126 pages · Paperback · Scholastic