About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is struggling with the weight of a significant mistake or feeling trapped by a reputation they want to escape. It is a powerful choice for a young person who needs to see that while they cannot erase the past, they can choose who they become next through accountability and hard work. The story follows fourteen year old Digger, who escapes juvenile detention and embarks on a grueling physical and emotional journey across Maryland. As he hides out at a riverside campground, he discovers a sense of purpose by helping a young boy and working alongside a girl named Nora. The book explores heavy themes of guilt and redemption through a realistic, secular lens. It is most appropriate for middle and high schoolers who can handle themes of legal consequences and the aftermath of a tragic accident. Ultimately, it provides a roadmap for how to stop running from your problems and start facing them with integrity.
