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For Jo’s 12th summer, she was supposed to hike 100 miles of the Superior Hiking Trail with her dad, but this year he is too busy with his new insta-family to bother with Jo, so she is hiking with her mom instead. After the first .6 of a mile, Jo is about ready to give up, but she refuses to let her dad “win”. And thankfully she persists, because adventure, a bit of danger, and heartfelt talks coupled with a lot of growth await her.
I love a good man vs nature story that is as much about conquering self as it is about surviving nature. Downing gives us an authentic look at long-trail hiking while helping Jo complete her own journey of the soul.
Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS
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