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When twelve-year-old Erik Carlson’s parents are called up to active duty in Iraq, Erik gets sent to live with grandparents he barely knows in North Dakota.
Erik’s grandparents, Oma and Big Darrell, seldom talk. Oma seems kind but nervous, while Big Darrell is brooding. When Erik rescues a hunting dog and finds his uncle’s old hunting gear, he sees his chance to escape the oppressive atmosphere.
Setting out with the dog, a hunting rifle and a few provisions, Erik plans to live off the land like a pioneer. Does he know enough to survive?
Cynthia DeFelice does a great job writing from a twelve-year-old boy’s perspective. Readers who enjoy books by Gary Paulsen or Will Hobbs should enjoy this survival story.
Recommended for grades 4-8.
