L'auteure primée Pam Withers apporte une perspective unique à la littérature jeunesse, s'inspirant de ses expériences passées en tant que guide de plein air, journaliste et éditrice. Elle a écrit plus de vingt romans d'aventure sportive et de plein air pour adolescents, créant des récits riches en action et en esprit d'exploration. La voix distinctive de Withers aborde souvent des thèmes de courage, de découverte de soi et de résilience, faisant de son œuvre une lecture captivante pour les jeunes aventuriers. Son approche met l'accent sur le frisson de la nature et les défis auxquels ses personnages sont confrontés.
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.