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Abby McDonald
Dear Librarian: I love it when characters explore a new side to themselves, and for suburban 'green teen' Jenna, a summer in the wilds of Western Canada puts her environmental beliefs in a whole different light. A passionate activist, Jenna has hardly stepped foot in the great outdoors; she's surprised to find the reality isn't quite the soothing Walden fantasy she had in mind. Out of her depth (literally – thanks to a certain kayak incident), Jenna turns to an old survival guide for help, and comes to reassess her black-and-white assumptions – with plenty of hilarious adventures, summer romance, and unexpected friendship along the way. I think BOYS, BEARS AND A SERIOUS PAIR OF HIKING BOOTS is the perfect summer read, and I'm giving away five copies at random. Contact me by email or twitter for your chance to win! Abby McDonald abby.mcdonald@gmail.com twitter.com/abbymcdonald www.abbymcdonald.com
Boys, Bears, and a Serious Pair of Hiking Boots / Abby McDonald / Candlewick
Price: $16.99 / ISBN: 978-0763643829 / Published: April, 2010 Ages 14 & up / YA fiction Abby McDonald is one of our featured authors this week. Click here to view her reader comments and feel free to use them in your newsletters. |