Rescue, The

by Jeff Morgan

When daredevil Alex falls from a cliff and is seriously injured, it is up to his friend Hobie to go for help. But the two boys have been canoeing alone in the remote boundary waters of Minnesota, and they are miles away from everything. Leaving Alex with food, water, and a makeshift shelter, Hobie sets off alone with his canoe, SilverWolf. On his grueling journey, he must fight for his own - and Alex's - survival.

152 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

Jeff Morgan is a retired pharmacist who traded the peaks of his native East Tennessee mountains for the vibrant energy of Atlanta. A lifelong adventurer, Jeff has hiked trails and summited mountains across the globe, though his deepest connection remains with the rugged landscapes of Appalachia.
Jeff’s passion for storytelling began with poetry during his college years and evolved into a dedicated writing career fueled by his love of history and the outdoors. After thirty years of meticulous genealogical research, he published his first book, Morgan Family History. He followed this with Lost Then Found, a novel inspired by his personal experiences trekking the Appalachian Trail, and Samuel, a compelling work of historical fiction.

Reviews

[J · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book made me squeamish to begin when as it telling the first boy's injuries after he fell off the cliff, crashed into a tree on the way down and hit the rock bottom. In a way it was too graphic for me while I could feel my stomach roll.

From there the book was interesting for a bit but somewhat monotone. The protagonist wasn't someone you could really relate to while there were times when you just wanted to shake him and tell him to stop crying over spilt milk. I mean I know that I may have been no better but it was irritating - blame the injured boy, feel like crying, complain. Repeat....

Gary Paulson's books are better on a survival route.