About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their child is grappling with climate anxiety, navigating the lingering effects of a past trauma, or preparing for a first major independent adventure like sleepaway camp. It is a powerful story about Addy, a young girl haunted by a childhood fire who finds herself facing her greatest fear during a summer wilderness program. This book masterfully weaves together themes of resilience, racial identity, and the urgent reality of wildfires. While the survival sequences are intense, the story serves as a guide for finding inner strength and the importance of community. It is most appropriate for readers aged 10 to 12 who are ready for a realistic, high stakes adventure that addresses both physical and emotional survival.
