Death Mountain - Hardcover

Shahan, Sherry

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1561453536 ISBN 13: 9781561453535

Publisher: Peachtree Pub Co Inc, 2005

Synopsis

An afternoon hike in the Sierra Mountains turns into a struggle for survival when two teenage girls become hopelessly lost in an electrical storm and must rely on their own wits and strength to endure.
Almost a year ago, Erin's mother Lannie suddenly left home without any explanation. Now Lannie wants to see her, but Erin feels miserable and unsure about seeing her mother again.
After "losing" her bus ticket on the way to visit her mother, Erin hitches a ride with Mae and her older brother, Levi. Along the way, she joins the two siblings for a hike along the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. When a deadly storm suddenly descends upon the mountain and lightning strikes, everyone on the crowded trails scrambles for safety and Erin and Mae become separated from the others. As the days pass, the two stranded and lost girls must rely on their own determination and skills, as well as each other, to survive.
Author Sherry Shahan's dramatic story displays perceptive insights into the conflicted hearts and minds of teenagers, as well as a thorough understanding of the natural world and technical details of mountaineering. An afterword includes details of Shahan's own harrowing alpine adventure that inspired the novel.

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Review

"A great addition to the adventure-survival genre."

From the Back Cover

Middle-schooler Justin struggles with the breakup of his family, school problems, and his unrequited crush, but discovers a love of music that helps keep him from sliding into the state he calls "The Big Nothing."

About this edition

• Publisher: Peachtree Pub Co Inc
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1561453536
• ISBN 13: 9781561453535
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 202