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Wren is a troubled teenager whose escalating behavior leads her to a wilderness therapy camp in Utah. Under the guidance of skilled counselors and the natural setting, she is challenged to develop essential survival skills while confronting her inner struggles.
Through the harsh desert landscape, Wren faces both physical hardships and emotional growth. The camp’s therapy program encourages her to build resilience, learn cooperation, and discover the strength to seek support. By the end, the experience reshapes her perspective on personal responsibility and healing.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Adventure Fiction/Survival Adventure
Authors: Wendelin Van Draanen
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