This author delves into profound themes of home, shelter, and the intricate relationships with mothers, whom she views as our first home. Her narratives often explore lost mothers and resonate with readers through stories of resilience and survival, particularly featuring girls and women. The author's style is characterized by compelling storytelling that draws readers into the psychological complexities of her characters and their quest for security.
Set against the backdrop of a fierce snowstorm, this gripping survival story follows a courageous rescue mission. Aimed at readers aged 10 to 14, it captures the essence of resilience and bravery, appealing to fans of adventure tales like Hatchet and The Skeleton Tree. The narrative promises to engage young readers with its thrilling plot and relatable characters navigating the challenges of nature and survival.
Stranded alone in the wilderness during a family vacation, a thirteen-year-old girl must navigate the challenges of survival after a GPS mishap leads her off course. This gripping tale, aimed at readers aged 10 to 14, explores themes of resilience and self-discovery, appealing to fans of survival narratives like Hatchet and The Skeleton Tree.
Maggie's father is 'Mr Safety'. He knows the woods of Duchess Creek in Northern Canada like the back of his hand, and he has taught his daughter how to survive, how to find and make a shelter in all weathers, in any conditions. Along with her sister, Jenny, and their mother Irene, they are safe from the outside world. But when an accident at work goes fatally wrong, Irene struggles to look after her daughters alone. Wild, imaginative and unpredictable, she billets the two girls with a family, promising to return once the summer is over and she has earned more money. But the summer turns to winter, which rolls round again and again. When the letters stop, the two sisters realise that they can rely on no one but themselves - but what kind of shelter can two young girls make for themselves?