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Hallie Calhoun, a sophomore and former church youth group member, sets off into the Great Smoky Mountains with her friend Jonah and new friend Rachel. After a routine hike, the trio becomes lost and must survive for five days in the wilderness. While battling the elements, Hallie finally reveals the incident that turned her into a social pariah, and Jonah confesses why that event affected him deeply. Through hardship and shared vulnerability, the girls face their personal struggles, test their friendships, and learn lessons about resilience, trust, and faith.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Kathryn Holmes
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