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A mudslide obliterates most of the campers at the Bear Canyon Wilderness Therapy Program, leaving three survivors—Santi, who joined to avoid juvenile detention; Amelia, who enrolled to prove a point; and Victor, whose motives remain mysterious—stranded in Colorado’s harsh wilderness. With limited supplies, they must learn to rely on each other while facing the elements, their inner struggles, and the complexities of their interpersonal dynamics to reach safety.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Coert Voorhees
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