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Long Way Around, The

Anne Nesbet

Illustrator: Jamie Green

Ages: 9+

Published: 2024

Publisher: Candlewick Press

ISBN: 978-1-5362-3472-5

Keywords: Adventure/Mystery-hiking, survival, California, National Parks, earthquakes, courage, strategy, teamwork

A family camping trip in Sequoia National Park takes an unexpected turn when three young cousins find themselves stranded in a harrowing wilderness disaster. Black-and-white spot illustrations and greyscale map.