{"product_id":"green-mountain-academy-9780735267862","title":"Green Mountain Academy","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGreen Mountain Academy: A Gripping Winter Survival Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA daring rescue in the middle of a snowstorm in this compelling \u003ci\u003eRed Fox Road\u003c\/i\u003e companion survival story for ages 10 to 14, for fans of \u003ci\u003eHatchet\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Skeleton Tree\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a family trip turned disastrous when their truck broke down in the middle of an old logging road in Oregon, Francie is now back in British Columbia. People try to make things as \"normal\" as possible for her, but they don't understand that trying to be normal in your old life that's exploded is the worst feeling in the world. Luckily for Francie, the wilderness is still soothing, and an opportunity to attend the Green Mountain Academy, a tiny boarding school perched on the side of a mountain, seems perfect. It's a new start, with new friends and a chance at a new family. But when a winter storm hits, knocking out all the power, news that a small plane has gone missing unsettles Francie. Knowing that the chance of survival in the middle of a wild nighttime snowstorm diminishes over time, Francie is compelled to leave the cozy school and set out into the icy cold, swirling snowstorm . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Readers Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis middle grade survival adventure combines emotional depth with heart-pounding action. Francie's journey addresses themes of grief, trauma recovery, and finding courage when it matters most. The boarding school setting provides a unique backdrop for this wilderness survival tale, making it stand out among similar adventure novels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYoung readers aged 10-14 who enjoy survival stories with strong female protagonists. Fans of Gary Paulsen's \u003ci\u003eHatchet\u003c\/i\u003e will appreciate the authentic wilderness challenges and emotional authenticity. Teachers and parents seeking books that explore resilience, friendship, and overcoming family trauma will find this companion to \u003ci\u003eRed Fox Road\u003c\/i\u003e both engaging and meaningful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFRANCES GREENSLADE\u003c\/b\u003e was born in St. Catharines, Ontario, and has since lived in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. She has a B.A. in English from the University of Winnipeg and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from UBC. Her first book, a travel memoir called \u003ci\u003eA Pilgrim in Ireland: A Quest for Home\u003c\/i\u003e, won the Saskatchewan Book Award for Non-Fiction. Her second memoir, \u003ci\u003eBy the Secret Ladder: A Mother's Initiation\u003c\/i\u003e, was published in 2007, and her novel, \u003ci\u003eShelter\u003c\/i\u003e, was published in 2011. Her first novel for young readers, \u003ci\u003eRed Fox Road, \u003c\/i\u003ewon the Arthur Ellis Award for Best Juvenile Crime Novel, was a JLG selection, and was shortlisted for the B.C. Red Cedar Children's Choice Award. Greenslade teaches English at Okanagan College in Penticton, B.C.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tundra Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680427413778,"sku":"9780735267862","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f00cf01b-cfe7-4f01-b623-be680c6ec602.jpg?v=1734906332","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/green-mountain-academy-9780735267862","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}