North-ish

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After a deadly accident leaves sixteen-year-old Kai stranded alone in the remote Maine woods, he must use creative wilderness survival tricks for food, a warm shelter, and to fight off bears and other hungry beasts.

No food, no phone service, no real weapons. Kai, who has autism, battles the hostile forest with only a backpack of supplies. His unique mind recalls each detail of the outdoor survival shows he watched before leaving Brooklyn on what should have been a weekend camping trip.

Memories of his best friend and secret love interest, Ruby, help ease Kai's intense loneliness and terror as he faces life-or-death challenges every day.

On the verge of starvation, Kai stumbles upon a recluse and her three-legged dog, Griffin, living off the grid. The mysterious woman offers temporary warm shelter but refuses to bring him home. Can he trust her

In this coming-of-age and outdoor adventure novel, Kai learns that simply surviving is not enough. He must get back to his mom and Ruby. Kai is determined to find a way home before he starves or freezes to death in the frigid wilderness.

North-ish is suspenseful and heartwarming. Readers will love Kai, who is learning to adapt to the world as an autistic teen, and teaching the word to adapt to him.

Author Bio

Donna Giancontieri is a former journalist, marketing specialist, and author of Conscience Point and Master Media Relations.