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When an unprecedented blizzard grips the Adirondack Mountains, fourteen‑year‑old Lizzy Allison and her younger brother Timothy find themselves cut off from civilization. Facing relentless cold, dangerous terrain, and dwindling supplies, the siblings must harness their ingenuity and resolve to navigate the unforgiving wilderness and survive until rescue arrives.
First publish date: 1975
Genre: Adventure Fiction/Survival Adventure
Authors: William Judson
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