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By Clare Vanderpool
Publisher Yearling
Navigating Early
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bJust the sort of book that saves lives by igniting a passion for reading. James Pattersonbr br Reminiscent of iHuckleberry Finn.i iThe Wall Street Journalibbrb br A Michael L. Printz Honor Winnerbbr br From the author of Newbery Medal winner iMoon Over Manifesti comes the odysseylike adventure of two boys incredible quest on the Appalachian Trail.br br When Jack Bakers father sends him from his home in Kansas to attend a boys boarding school in Maine, Jack doesnt know what to expect. Certainly not Early Auden, the strangest of boys. Early keeps to himself, reads the number pi as a story, and refuses to accept truths others take for granted. Jack, feeling lonely and out of place, connects with Early, and the two become friends. br br During a break from school, the boys set out for the Appalachian Trail on a quest for a great black bear. As Jack and Early travel deeper into the mountains, they meet peculiar and dangerous characters, and they make some shocking discoveries. But their adventure is only just beginning. Will Jacks and Earlys friendship last the journey? Can the boys make it home alive? br brbAn ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selectionbr An ALAALSC Notable Childrens Book br A iNew York Times iEditors Choicebr A iNew York Timesi Bestsellerbr An Indie Pickbr A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Yearbr Ai School Library Journal iBest Book of the Yearbr A iKirkusi iReviewsi Best Book of the Yearbr A iBooklisti Books for Youth Editors Choice Selectionbr A iBookPagei Best Childrens Bookbr A Texas Lone Star Reading List SelectionbrA Notable Childrens Book in Language Arts BookbrA iDown East Magazinei Best of Maine BookbrA North Carolina Young Adult Book Award Master List SelectionbrAn Iowa Childrens Choice Award FinalistbbrbrbriFrom the Hardcover edition.i

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70365 words70,365 words
336 pages336 pages
Lexile 790LLexile 790L
Grade 3 to 8Grade 3 to 8
Age 8-13Age 8-13
Published 2014Published 2014

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9780307930651

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