Fourteen-year-old Henry, wishing to honor his brother Franklin's dying wish, sets out to hike Maine's Mount Katahdin with his best friend and dog. But fate adds another companion--the Cambodian refugee accused of fatally injuring Franklin--and reveals troubles that predate the accident.
How it feels
MoodBittersweet
How it reads
Character focusSingle leadSmall ensembleLarge ensemble
Worth knowing
Written forMiddle grade
When and where
ThemesFamily
Content notes
- Racismmoderateunreviewed
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