Bekroond auteur Pam Withers brengt een uniek perspectief in jeugdliteratuur, voortkomend uit haar eerdere ervaringen als outdoor gids, journalist en redacteur. Ze heeft meer dan twintig sport- en outdoor avonturenromans voor tieners geschreven, met verhalen vol actie en ontdekkingsgeest. Withers' onderscheidende stem behandelt vaak thema's als moed, zelfontdekking en veerkracht, wat haar werk tot een boeiende lectuur maakt voor jonge avonturiers. Haar aanpak benadrukt de spanning van het buitenleven en de uitdagingen waarmee haar personages worden geconfronteerd.
Three siblings flee into the mountains after an avalanche takes their parents and Children's Services threatens to separate them. As they evade search teams, they confront hunger, injuries, and the threat of dangerous wildlife, all while navigating their own interpersonal struggles. The looming presence of a mysterious woods dweller adds to their challenges, forcing them to rely on each other to survive and maintain their bond amidst the chaos.
When his orphan bear cub goes missing, sixteen-year-old drone enthusiast Ray McLellan decides to use his airborne spying skills to find it. Little does he know that the bear-poaching gang operating in the surrounding forest has drones too - and a cold welcome for those who would attempt to take them down.
Wilf, feeling he's outgrown summer camp, devises a plan to escape. This high-interest novel captures his humorous and adventurous attempts to break free from the camp experience, highlighting themes of independence and self-discovery. As he navigates the challenges of camp life, readers will engage with his relatable struggles and clever schemes.