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I did a double-take when I saw the suggested age group for this book: 8-12 years? Really? I'd hesitate to give this to anyone under 10, and it would take a relatively mature 10-11 to read this. The blurbage is comparing this to The Fault in Our Stars but I suspect that's because it's about a kid dying of cancer. Beyond that? This is a serious tear-jerker throughout, while TFIOS had moments of real humor and lightheartedness.

So no spoilers, but a sincere hope that the publishers rethink this as a middle-grade book.

ARC provided by publisher.

suzannedix's review against another edition

4.0

A harrowing tale of a young cancer patient who believes he has nothing left to live for. On a journey up Mount Rainer with his best dog, Beau, Mark suddenly realizes that perhaps life really is the better course...but can he now make it down the mountain in bad weather in his weakened condition?

This book was recommended to me by a 7th grader. It's a fast and engrossing tale and for students who crave realistic fiction, this is a great survival/friendship story. The ending is honest and true.

Grades 6 and up.

elianeckers's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

kellerm's review against another edition

5.0

Beautiful! Touching , sad and happy at the same time. A young version of The Fault in the Stars, mixed with "My Side of the Mountain". Makes you want to hug a dog !