Die preisgekrönte Autorin Pam Withers verleiht der Jugendliteratur eine einzigartige Perspektive, die von ihren früheren Erfahrungen als Outdoor-Guide, Journalistin und Redakteurin geprägt ist. Sie hat über zwanzig Romane über Sport und Abenteuer in der Natur für Teenager verfasst, die voller Action und Entdeckergeist sind. Withers' unverwechselbare Stimme befasst sich oft mit Themen wie Mut, Selbstfindung und Widerstandsfähigkeit, was ihre Werke zu einer fesselnden Lektüre für junge Abenteurer macht. Ihr Ansatz betont den Reiz der Natur und die Herausforderungen, denen sich ihre Charaktere stellen.
Wilf, feeling he's outgrown summer camp, devises a plan to escape. This high-interest novel captures his humorous and adventurous attempts to break free from the camp experience, highlighting themes of independence and self-discovery. As he navigates the challenges of camp life, readers will engage with his relatable struggles and clever schemes.
When his orphan bear cub goes missing, sixteen-year-old drone enthusiast Ray McLellan decides to use his airborne spying skills to find it. Little does he know that the bear-poaching gang operating in the surrounding forest has drones too - and a cold welcome for those who would attempt to take them down.
Three siblings flee into the mountains after an avalanche takes their parents and Children's Services threatens to separate them. As they evade search teams, they confront hunger, injuries, and the threat of dangerous wildlife, all while navigating their own interpersonal struggles. The looming presence of a mysterious woods dweller adds to their challenges, forcing them to rely on each other to survive and maintain their bond amidst the chaos.