Her goals? Swim in the lake again. Protect the loons. Stop aching for her mom. Volunteering at a wild bird rescue center is a bright spot - especially when she meets Theo, a boy who shares her passion for nature and conservation.
However, life at her family’s Maine campground is shifting. A potential move threatens her home. Her dad might be dating Theo’s aunt, a wildlife researcher. Grief over her mother’s death resurfaces in painful new ways. To reclaim her voice, Sarah finds bold inspiration in her late mom’s Appalachian Trail journal - and sets out on a solo wilderness trek.
As Sarah’s world unravels, her daring journey becomes more than just an adventure - it’s a test of courage, heart, and what it really means to find your place in the wild and in the world.
Snapshot:
- A poignant story steeped in friendship and family alongside hilarity and grief.
- For readers searching for meaning and adventure in their own world of firsts.
- A multi-generational cast of witty, quirky characters full of sweet encounters.
- Richly drawn lakeside, camp setting with a wildlife conservation theme.
