About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is pushing for radical independence or struggling with the transition from high school to adulthood. It serves as a compelling cautionary tale and a celebration of resilience for those who feel the need to prove themselves through extreme challenges. The story follows McKenna, who hikes the Appalachian Trail alone after her friend backs out, encountering both a complicated romance and life-threatening survival situations. It explores themes of self-reliance, the consequences of secrecy, and the reality of physical danger. While it contains romantic tension and intense survival scenes, it is a sophisticated choice for older teens (14 and up) navigating the boundaries of personal freedom and safety.
