WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING:
KIRKUS
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
“A strong balance of pulse-pounding perils and emotional depth . . . The dual narration helps readers empathize with both leads and ramps up the tension during three days of life-or-death wilderness survival."
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
★ "Heady topics such as injury, grief, and death are handled with grit and grace across a rip-roaring plot, resulting in a gripping adventure."
BOOKLIST
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
THE HORN BOOK
“The author devotes enough attention to showing how Rad and Sadie help each other through personal fears and griefs as their friendship develops that her tale is as much driven by character as action.”
THE HORN BOOK
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
THE HORN BOOK
"Readers looking for a nail-biting thriller need look no further."
THE BULLETIN
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
“Brorsen presents a fast-paced adventure with plenty of heart.”
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
"VERDICT Fans of Bear Grylls or similar outdoor adventurers will enjoy this fast-paced, kid-centered wilderness experience."
now available for pre-order!
Wilderness Hacks release date has been set for March 31st, 2026! The button below will take you to my Penguin Random House author page, where you can find a link to all the places it's available for pre-order.
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