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Instead of being rescued from a plane crash, as in the author's book Hatchet, this story portrays what would have happened to thirteen-year-old Brian had he been forced to survive a winter in the wilderness with only his survival pack and hatchet.

Because of his success surviving alone in the wilderness for fifty-four days, fifteen-year-old Brian, profoundly changed by his time in the wild, is asked to undergo a similar experience to help scientists learn more about the psychology of survival.

A child shows all the things he has learned to do all on his own.

Celebrates women and girls with big aspirations as a young girl connects with the earth, takes care of her body, and finds strength in kindness, thereby making her a warrior goddess.

"Ollie has always hated the idea of hunting, but his dad insisted they go on this trip with his business partner, Sebastian, and his son, Tyler injullie fails to take a perfect shot, the teasing starts, and he wonders if his dad will ever be proud of him again. But just when he thought their trip couldn't get any worse, their private jet is struck by lightning and Ollie awakens to find himself stranded on a deserted island, with no idea what to do...

Nadie puede recorrer por nosotros la senda que nos lleva hacia la realización personal. Cada quien debe emprender el rumbo por su propia cuenta y riesgo. Hay, por supuesto, quienes se extravían y llegan un poco tarde; también están aquellos que descubren un atajo y se parte con nosotros la primera de sus Hojas de Ruta: mapas personales que pueden ayudarnos a no perder el rumbo y a enfrentar m;ejor los obstáculos que, de manera inevitable, se...

The experiences of two young sisters traveling alone on the train to their great-aunt Lulu's house.

"Meet Sandcastle. Sandcastle's world was new and exciting until their very first--SQUISH! In an effort to protect themselves from ever getting squished again, Sandcastle tries to be bigger and taller and stronger. But is that enough to stop all the squishes? From Breanna Carzoo ... comes an uplifting picture book story that reminds us that while we can't stop all of life's squishes, we can reach out to others, reconnect with our ingrained resilience,...

"In the daytime, Morgan's tall hat and toy sword make him feel big and strong, but they aren't enough to drive away his fears at night. His beloved Nana provides a solution with a special lion toy that, Morgan imagines, comes to life at night to help him face down his bad dreams."--

Impoverished Vermont farm girl Lyddie Worthen is determined to gain her independence by becoming a factory worker in Lowell, Massachusetts, in the 1840s.