Navigating Early

"Just the sort of book that saves lives by igniting a passion for reading." --James Patterson

"Reminiscent of Huckleberry Finn." --The Wall Street Journal

A Michael L. Printz Honor Winner

From the author of Newbery Medal winner Moon Over Manifest comes the odyssey-like adventure of two boys' incredible quest on the Appalachian Trail.

When Jack Baker's father sends him from his home in Kansas to attend a boys' boarding school in Maine, Jack doesn't know what to expect. Certainly not Early Auden, the strangest of boys. Early keeps to himself, reads the number pi as a story, and refuses to accept truths others take for granted. Jack, feeling lonely and out of place, connects with Early, and the two become friends.

During a break from school, the boys set out for the Appalachian Trail on a quest for a great black bear. As Jack and Early travel deeper into the mountains, they meet peculiar and dangerous characters, and they make some shocking discoveries. But their adventure is only just beginning. Will Jack's and Early's friendship last the journey? Can the boys make it home alive?

An ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection
An ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book
New York Times Editor's Choice
New York Times Bestseller
An Indie Pick
Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year
School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
Booklist Books for Youth Editors' Choice Selection
BookPage Best Children's Book
Texas Lone Star Reading List Selection
Notable Children's Book in Language Arts Book
Down East Magazine Best of Maine Book
North Carolina Young Adult Book Award Master List Selection
An Iowa Children's Choice Award Finalist

Author: Clare Vanderpool
Publisher: Yearling Books
Published: 12/23/2014
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 7.71h x 5.13w x 0.84d
ISBN: 9780307930651
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.2
Point Value: 11
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 156085 / Navigating Early

About the Author
CLARE VANDERPOOL's debut novel, Moon Over Manifest, won the 2011 Newbery Medal for the most distinguished contribution to children's literature. This second novel will continue to astound readers with Clare's incredible writing prowess.