Lost in the Mountains (Survival Scout)

by Maxwell Eaton (Author) Maxwell Eaton (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Series: Survival Scout

Scout's woe is your gain in the first of the SURVIVAL SCOUT graphic novel series, where Scout endures natural disasters so we don't have to.

Stay calm, and Scout it out!

1) Take inventory of what you have
2) Find shelter
3) Make a fire
4) Signal for help
5) Secure water and food

Follow Scout's trial through the mountains, as she explains how to survive if you ever find yourself lost in the wilderness. A perfect travel companion for those with a knack for adventure, or prone to getting disoriented in the forest.

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Publishers Weekly

Scout and her older brother--a self-proclaimed "nearly professional local guide"--are heading to the final campsite of their four-day backpacking trip when Big Brother announces they're lost. After reading the map upside down, leading them down an unmarked trail, losing his GPS and cell phone, and running off, literally pursued by a bear, Big Brother leaves Scout alone in the woods. With only half the duo's supplies and a compass for guidance, coolheaded and methodical Scout must focus on finding water, shelter, and food, all while signaling for help. Scout's situation isn't all doom-and-gloom, however: an irreverent talking skunk offers comic relief, and informative, brightly colored flowcharts break down each of her priorities and how best to approach them, modeling critical problem solving and survival skills. Structuring Scout's adventure as an in-depth wilderness guide, Eaton (the Truth About Your Favorite Animals series) uses crisp-lined, digitally colored pen and ink cartooning to present easily digestible information about venturing into the great outdoors, including how to build a sturdy lean-to shelter, catch and gut a fish, and navigate by compass and topographic map. It's a thoroughly enjoyable wilderness-themed geek-out, even for readers who never explore beyond their backyard. Scout and Big Brother read as white. Ages 8-12. (May)

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Kirkus

An enlightening guide for aspiring adventurers.

Review quotes

"An enjoyable read for backyard explorers and wilderness fans alike, this is a great first purchase for graphic novel -collections." - School Library Journal

Maxwell Eaton
Maxwell Eaton III is an author and illustrator of books for children, including the highly acclaimed Flying Beaver Brothers graphic novel series. He lives with his wife, daughter, and two dogs in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. Learn more about Max and his books at MaxwellEaton.com.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781250790460
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Publication date
May 02, 2023
Series
Survival Scout
BISAC categories
JNF062000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | General
JNF028010 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Humor | Comic Strips & Cartoons
Library of Congress categories
Graphic novels
Mountains
Scouting (Youth activity)
Comics (Graphic works)
Natural disasters
Wilderness survival

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