Navigating Early

Just the sort of book that saves lives by igniting a passion for reading. James PattersonReminiscent of Huckleberry Finn. The Wall Street JournalA Michael L. Printz Honor WinnerFrom the author of Newbery Medal winner Moon Over Manifest comes the odyssey-like adventure of two boys incredible quest on the Appalachian Trail.When Jack Bakers father sends him from his home in Kansas to attend a boys boarding school in Maine, Jack doesnt know what to expect. Certainly not Early Auden, the strangest of boys. Early keeps to himself, reads the number pi as a story, and refuses to accept truths others take for granted. Jack, feeling lonely and out of place, connects with Early, and the two become friends.During a break from school, the boys set out for the Appalachian Trail on a quest for a great black bear. As Jack and Early travel deeper into the mountains, they meet peculiar and dangerous characters, and they make some shocking discoveries. But their adventure is only just beginning. Will Jacks and Earlys friendship last the journey? Can the boys make it home alive?An ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults SelectionAn ALA-ALSC Notable Childrens BookA New York Times Editors ChoiceA New York Times BestsellerAn Indie PickA Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the YearA School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearA Booklist Books for Youth Editors Choice SelectionA BookPage Best Childrens BookA Texas Lone Star Reading List SelectionA Notable Children’s Book in Language Arts BookA Down East Magazine Best of Maine BookA North Carolina Young Adult Book Award Master List SelectionAn Iowa Children’s Choice Award Finalist
ASIN: 0307930653
VSKU: RDV.0307930653.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Vanderpool, Clare
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.