Twelve-year-old Dani is running away from home, or what’s left of home anyway. Her older brother, who had muscular dystrophy, died a few mont...
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Mar 15, 2011
Cecelia
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I LOVE this book!!! It is so amazing! It is my favorite book! If I could only have one book to read for the rest of mt life it would be this one. Most Definately. It is on the top of my list for sure! Dani is a character that relates a lot to my friend. When you have a connection like that it makes the whole book worth reading five more times. I am also a through hiker, which is mentioned a lot in this book. Taking this adventure was amazing and definately a life-changing experience. Way to go K
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Jul 01, 2009
Carmussel
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Because of crummy knees (and quite proabably, my ADD!), I’ll never hike the AT (Appalachain Trail), from Georgia to Maine . . . but I like dreaming about it, and this teen novel, set on the trail was great for that. The mother-daughter conflicts were handled in a very believable way, as was the story ending. Another good coming-of-age story.
May 18, 2010
Sara
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Great story about a twelve year old and her quest to hike the Appalachian Trail after her brother's death. During her adventure she gains important insights about her family and herself. It's a quick read, and Appalachian Trail thru hiking is one of my favorite topics.
Oct 26, 2011
Cindy
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I got this book because our family has done some hiking on the AT and I wanted to give the kids another view of that. It's not just about the Trail, though. Other themes in this book are mother-daughter relationships, sibling death, divorce, grief, etc. We enjoyed it and would like a sequel.
Jul 01, 2011
Diana
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This is a great book to give you an over view of thru-hiking the Appalachian trail (AT) while also looking at a mother and daughter dealing with grief. It's a beautiful book, and thoroughly enjoyable. And it fits in with the AT kick I'm on right now.
Oct 06, 2009
Tayli
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Really liked it!! I wish I was as fit and active as this girl. She'd be my best friend if she was real. I recommend this book to all who are hikers and can handle sadness. Her mom is amazing, too. It would be so hard to be in a place like her, but she works it all out. I would love to hike the Appalachian Trail! Anyone want to go with me?? It's only about 2175 miles.
Dec 24, 2011
Sadia
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It was a good book and I reccomend i for everyone. it was sad at some points but it was an understanding-family-problems book. Cool book but not for people who like lots of action or drama. I hope this helps.
Jan 25, 2012
Emily
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I remember reading this book when I was a lot younger but from what I remember it was a great book. It will make a good bedtime story too :)
Dec 04, 2011
Anica
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Juneau didn't like this book, she felt it wasn't descriptive enough, and didn't make her feel like she was "there".
Aug 07, 2011
Martha
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young adult reader book -- read with my then 3rd grader -- it's a young female appalachain trail hiker wannabe coming of age story. Well written and engaging -- ended up reading it 2 times over the week.
Dec 07, 2010
I read this when I was maybe eleven years old, and honestly, I miss it.
Apr 12, 2010
Nickie
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Good teen rebellion book set in the southern section of the Appalachian Trail. Author currently lives near Bristol, Tn. I would love to meet her on her farm with all her animals (including horses!)
Aug 21, 2011
Robin
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This is the second time I've read this book. The first time, before my daughter read it (it is a YA book), now before my son. It's a good hiking story, but actually is a story about coping with grief and death. Excellent.
Dec 09, 2007
Gwennie
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Girl runs away from home to hike the Appalachian Trail...by herself. Totally implausible, but I still got caught up in the story. This is a great mother/daughter relationship book. Middle grade read.
Apr 03, 2008
Martha
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This is the book that started my interest in the Appalachian Trail. Hiking from Georgia to Maine just sounded like a lot of fun--in an absolutely-out-of-your-mind way, of course!
Oct 14, 2010
Rebecca
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This is a pretty good book with a good plot, but to tell the truth, i thoght the writing was fairly poor. this is still a great adventure!
Nov 17, 2008
Korrin
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This is a good fictional story about the Appalachian Mountains and a girl who is determined to climb the entire length. A good read.
Jun 19, 2008
Char
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I really enjoyed this book! I loved how the character was so independent and outgoing! I HIGHLY recomend it!
Jun 12, 2008
Cassidy
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it was really interesting especially if you like hiking or camping that sort of thing.
Jan 03, 2009
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This book taught me to never give up, because it will pay off in a long run
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