Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).
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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.