
Strength of the Mountains
An Unforgettable Wilderness Survival Adventure
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Gregory O. Smith

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“You're kidding, right? Balloon camping? That’s what you want for your graduation present?” The morning arrives. The balloon is filled. An unexpected storm strikes. Matt, all alone, is swept off into the wilderness in an unfinished balloon. How will he survive? Will he ever make it home again?
“Perfect for kids who love an intense adventure story. The protagonist, Matt, is relatable, and there are plenty of twists to keep young readers rivetted to the page.” – Parent of 9 year old
“If you enjoy a thrilling survival adventure, this book is for you. The writing style is accessible to young readers, and the author keeps things moving, and keeps surprising the reader. My class enjoyed it very much…Overall, a fab read.” – UK Primary school teacher
“Winner of the 2021 Wishing Shelf Book Award Finalist Medal! A compelling survival adventure… highly recommended!” – The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
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- Calvin
- 09-20-24
A fun, clean wilderness story
I thought this was a delightful story of survival. It is completely clean for your kids and it covers some good principals of survival.
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