The Distance Between Lost and Found

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Long Creek Center, South Portland., Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: June 9, 2015

Review

New author Kathryn Holmes takes a fresh look at teen relationships where bullying has impacted the life of victims and their friends. Hallie is persuaded to attend a church sponsored summer camp program knowing the young man who is responsible for her fall from popularity may continue his rumors. While hiking three members of the group (including Hallie) become separated from the group and get lost for five days.

This is a story about survival; surviving the emotional mind field of the teen years; the ability to survive bullying; as well as survival in the woods without proper food, shelter or preparation. Readers will feel the pain both physical and emotional of the three lost teens and will celebrate their growth and ability to survive. This story does have a religious backstory but does not preach any doctrine.

Purchase this where "Lost on a Mountain in Maine" or "Hatchet" are popular. An excellent addition to a Christian collection.

Overall Book Score: good