Publisher's Synopsis
Where the survival skills of Gary Paulsen's ""Hatchet"" meet the frontier history of Louis L'Amour's ""The Sacketts."" The year is 1837 when young Jemmey Fletcher and his partner, George Washington Blackburn, find themselves afoot and destitute in the northern Rockies. The two trappers are forced through physical hardships as they battle the elements. Stripped of their gear, they must rely on primitive skills and overcome their own self-doubts if they are to survive the deadly mountain winter. Jemmey came west for freedom and adventure, but he discovers the price of pure freedom is high in the wild Rocky Mountains. Follow along on this mountain man adventure to learn about the frontier as it would have been. This book also contains questions, activities, and video extensions to learn more about the frontier as you read. By the end of this book, you'll not only have read a great story, but you'll also get the chance to learn some primitive survival skills along the way.
