Tag Archives: Survival Stories

SISTERS ALONE

Novels in verse are never my first choice in reading, but I’m glad I didn’t miss this one. SISTERS ALONE is the engaging story of two sisters who have recently lost their mother. It’s about surviving not only the bad … Continue reading

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FOLLOW THE WATER

This is not a fantasy or some made-up science fiction tale. Instead what readers experience is a brave girl doing what seems would be impossible. Nearly 55 years ago seventeen-year-old Juliane Koepcke and her mother were at the Lima, Peru … Continue reading

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RED FOX ROAD

Survival stories are often sad and gut wrenching. RED FOX ROAD takes you on a journey full of those elements. You’ll want to curl up in a warm spot with plenty of nourishment to make it through the pages. Here’s … Continue reading

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