First published 1965
Chad Powell dreams of becoming an ornithologist. When his father invites him on an expedition to Venezuela to find rare bird species, Chad sees his chance to turn passion into reality. The tropical wilderness promises discoveries that could launch his scientific career. But their small aircraft goes down in remote jungle territory. Suddenly Chad and his father face a different kind of challenge entirely. Cut off from civilization and separated from their local guides, they must rely on each other to survive. The bird expedition becomes a test of endurance against an unforgiving landscape. Chad discovers that his love of nature means nothing if he cannot master its dangers first.
Genres: nature, survival, adventure, coming-of-age
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: father-son, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Venezuela, Jungle
Period: 20th-century
160 pages · Hardcover · Macmillan