Esplin comes this story of survival and determination as two young brothers confront the unpredictability of human nature in the face of desperate circumstances. Esplin comes this story of survival and determination as two young brothers confront the unpredictability of human nature in the. and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. Along the way, they're forced to question their dad's insistence on self-reliance and ask just what it is that we owe to our neighbors, our kin, and to ourselves.įrom talented newcomer J. But when they are robbed of all their supplies during a massive blackout while their dad is out of town, John and Stew must walk 96 miles in the stark desert sun to get help. Their dad, a hardcore believer in self-reliance, has stockpiled enough food and water at their isolated Nevada home to last for months.
Dont miss it'Roland Smith, New York Times bestselling author of Peak 'Readers who enjoy realistic survival stories will not be able to put down Esplins debut. 96 Miles is a great read from the first sentence to the surprising and satisfying ending. The Lockwood brothers are supposed to be able to survive anything. 'Fast-paced, believable, funny, and poignant. Yet here I am, kneeling before a porcelain throne, holding a tin mug for scooping in one hand, and my half-gallon canteen in the other.
I thought I'd sooner die than let one drop of toilet water touch my lips. Esplin's 96 Miles is a story of survival and desperation as two young brothers confront the worst in humanity-and themselves.ĭad always said if things get desperate, it's okay to drink the water in the toilet. For fans of Gary Paulsen's classic Hatchet and Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived series, J.
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