{"product_id":"96-miles-j-l-esplin-paperback","title":"96 Miles -- J. L. Esplin, Paperback","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow in paperback: J. L. Esplin's \u003ci\u003e96 Miles\u003c\/i\u003e is a survival story sure to appeal to fans of Gary Paulsen's classic \u003ci\u003eHatchet\u003c\/i\u003e and Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived series. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e21 days without power. Two brothers on a desperate trek. 72 hours before time runs out...\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Lockwood brothers are supposed to be able to survive anything. Their dad, a hardcore believer in self-reliance, has stockpiled enough food and water at their isolated Nevada home to last for months. But when they are robbed of all their supplies during a massive blackout while their dad is out of town, John and Stew must walk 96 miles in the stark desert sun to get help. Along the way, they're forced to question their dad's insistence on self-reliance and ask just what it is that we owe to our neighbors, to our kin, and to ourselves. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom talented newcomer J. L. Esplin comes this story of survival and determination as two young brothers confront the unpredictability of human nature in the face of desperate circumstances. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"A suspense thriller, survival story, and a story of the love between brothers. You'll turn the pages and be surprised again and again.\"--Gary D. Schmidt, Newbery Honor Award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Wednesday Wars\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Readers who enjoy realistic survival stories will not be able to put down Esplin's debut.... Filled with survival techniques, danger, and overcoming realistic obstacles, this story will have readers turning pages. A great choice for lovers of Gary Paulsen's \u003ci\u003eHatchet \u003c\/i\u003eor Roland Smith's \u003ci\u003ePeak\u003c\/i\u003e.\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e J. L. Esplin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Starscape Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/3\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.53 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.2\" H x 5.35\" L x 0.75\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781250192288\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47021873496218,"sku":"9781250192288","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3015\/4138\/files\/9781250192288.jpg?v=1774840020","url":"https:\/\/unclejonsbookfactory.com\/products\/96-miles-j-l-esplin-paperback","provider":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}