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During a three‑day wilderness hike, thirteen‑year‑old brothers Sam and Daniel find themselves trapped in the mountains during an earthquake. When they encounter an injured drug dealer, the brothers must rely on their ingenuity and sibling bond to stay alive and make it home safely.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gloria Skurzynski
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