On the Free

Reviewed by: Kelley Goodfield - SAD # 55, Hiram, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 8, 2017

Review

On the Free is a survival story involving four teens who have agreed to take part in The Bear Canyon Wilderness Therapy program instead of spending additional time in Juvenile Detention. A disastrous mudslide strikes at night leaving only two teens, Santi and Victor, along with one of their camp counselors to find their way out of the woods alive. As the trio fights to survive, the reader learns the backstory of what brought each teen to the trip and all of their hidden secrets. It is Victor's secret that finally takes center stage and causes them to split up. Teens who enjoy hiking and camping will appreciate the authentic details about surviving in the outdoors.

Overall Book Score: good