Tej and Liam are going snowboarding. When they take a shortcut over a treacherous logging road and have an accident, their adventure becomes more about survival than fresh powder. Tracked by a hungry bear, while trying to outrun the weather without any food, Tej and Liam learn about their friendship and what it will take to survive. When Tej is hurt, Liam decides he has to go for help—alone.

Diane Tullson grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and has studied English literature, journalism and editing. Before becoming an author, Diane worked in newspaper, radio and travel. She is a member of the Canadian Children's Book Centre, the Vancouver Children's Literature Roundtable, Children's Writers and Illustrators of British Columbia and the Writers Union of Canada. Diane has been nominated for many awards, including the Stellar Award and the Arthur Ellis Award. Diane lives with her family in Delta, British Columbia. For more information, visit www.dianetullson.com.

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• Long-listed, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Quick Picks
• Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
• Commended, Pennsylvania School Librarians Association (PSLA) Top Forty

"Manages to combine an exciting adventure with a reading level suited to struggling readers."

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"Should be popular with teen boys as well as the growing number of fans of the Orca Soundings series."

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"A story chock-full of action and drama...The reader feels fear, discomfort, and desperate urgency along with the characters."

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"Interesting, believable characters and an intriguing plot-line."

CM Magazine

"Combining plenty of action with realistically cogent concerns, this should find some success with its target audience."

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