Over 50 years ago, 12-year-old Donn Fendler became lost on Mount Katahdin - the highest mountain in Maine! Here is his account of how he survived 9 days in this vast and beautiful, yet wild and perilous, wilderness. Alone, starving, and without shelter, but determined to live, Donn had to rely on his quick wits and survival instincts to make it through his incredible ordeal. Lost! On a Mountain in Maine is a timeless adventure with a miraculously happy ending that will inspire people of all ages.
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"I read this with a third grade class, but it is good reading for many ages and even as a read a loud to younger kids. Very inspirational and at times simply unbelievable! I have met the author and have a signed copy! I was thrilled! I would LOVE to do a kids book discussion on this book! " — Book (5 out of 5 stars)
"I read this with a third grade class, but it is good reading for many ages and even as a read a loud to younger kids. Very inspirational and at times simply unbelievable! I have met the author and have a signed copy! I was thrilled! I would LOVE to do a kids book discussion on this book! "
" A true story. Recommended to readers who like high suspense on every page. The protagonist, only twelve years old, survives two weeks in a Maine wilderness. "
" I read this book as a child and I have not forgotten it. This story traces the hardships and dire circumstances of a young boy who was lost during a camping trip in wild, unsettled territory in Maine. "
" Incredible story of a young boy's survival some seven days in the Maine wilderness. "
" even better when reading it at Chimney Pond. "
" Wow, great book! There is really only 100 pages and there are a lot of pictures from when this true story actually happened. Quick read...but extremely engaging! "
" I remember when the author came to visit our school when I was in fourth grade. Somewhere at my parent's home I still have my signed copy... "
" This book is about a boy who is 12 years old and gets lost on a mountain. He has to live off of berries and stream water. "
" This is a great inspirational story. I met the author and have a picture of us together. I also had him sign my copy of the book! "
" True story - I don't know if I could do as well in the same circumstances. "
" True story of a boy lost on Mt. Katahdin. I found myself truly interested in what was going to happen next and how he would finally get off the mountain. What a brave and smart boy he was. This was my son's favorite book ever when he was in the 7th grade. "
" My dad read this book to my brothers and me before our family hike on Katahdin when we were young. It was a good way to encourage us not to stray from the trail! A nice true adventure book/warning for wandering kids. "
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