Lost on a Mountain in Maine

Lost on a Mountain in Maine by Donn Fendler

A young boy finds himself alone and lost on the side of Khatadin after leaving his friend at the summit

and losing the trail. He eventually finds his way to safety -- but only after nine days fending for himself in the woods. He endures falls, scrapes, and, most of all, exhaustion. It was a pretty riveting tale -- a bit like a real life Hatchet -- one that I couldn't put down until I finished it. It's also a simple story told in simple story, and so should be accessible to students of all reading abilities.