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First publish date: 1988
Genre: Western Fiction/Historical Western
Authors: Gary Paulsen
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After a Cessna crash leaves teenage Brian Robinson alone in the Canadian wilderness, he must learn to survive, uncovering self-reliance and resilience amid a harsh, beautiful landscape.

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A 15‑year‑old boy, transformed by a 54‑day solo wilderness survival, volunteers for another solo trek to help scientists study the psychology of endurance and self‑reliance.

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When a neighbor persuades a twelve‑year‑old to expand his lawn‑mowing service, his summer job turns into a hectic adventure of entrepreneurship and responsibility.

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📘 Murphy's Stand
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