In 1939, 12 year old Donn Fendler was lost on Mount Katahdin and although 500 volunteers searched the mountain for days, he was given up for dead. But on the ninth day...he crawled out of the woods with only a few hours of life left in him. This is the riveting true story of those nine days spent alone, starving and battling the elements in Maine's wilderness. Includes afterword recorded by Donn Fendler.
"The twelve year old narrator provides an immediacy that grabs the listeners' attention and keeps them enthralled."
- Horn Book...
"This real life adventure compels the listener's attention all the way through to the final minute ..."
- AudioFile...
"Amon Purinton, who is 12 years old himself, does a superb job of pulling the listener into this terrifying story. This is a wonderful treat for all ages, but it's a particularly valued addition to the family listening library."
About the Author
Donn Fendler was a twelve-year-old Boy Scout when he became lost on Mt. Katahdin in the Maine wilderness of Baxter State Park. Each year he visits at least twenty schools in Maine, talking to children about his experiences on the mountain. He enjoys boating and often hikes Mt. Katahdin in the summer months. Retired from a military career, Fendler presently lives in Clarksville, Tennessee. This true story heard on audiobook offers an introduction and afterword by Donn Fendler.
E-mail him at dfendler@charter.net
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