A New York Times Bestselling Author
A Coretta Scott King Honor Author
A Jane Addams Children's Book Award-Winning Author
Addy is haunted by the tragic fire that killed her parents. Now, years later, Addya�TMs grandmother has enrolled her in a summer wilderness program. There, Addy joins five other Black city kids to spend a summer out west. Deep in the forest the kids learn new skills: camping, hiking, rock climbing, and how to start and safely put out campfires. Most important, they learn to depend on each other for companionship and survival. But then comes a devastating forest fire. Developing her courage and resiliency against the raging fire, ita�TMs up to Addy to lead her friends to safety. Remembering her origins and grandmothera�TMs teachings, shea�TMs able to use street smarts, wilderness skills, and spiritual intuition to survive.
Age Range: 812 | Grade Level: 3-7 | Lexile Measure: NA