Far North

Far North. Will Hobbs. New York: by Avon Books Inc, 1996. 216pp.

Fifteen-year-old Gabe Rogers wants to move from Texas to the Northwest Territories to live with his father. When he moves there he goes to a boarding school. His roommate is a local native named Raymond Providence. They both go on a bush plane flight. When the pilot wants to show them a beautiful waterfall, the engine of the plane quits. Now they’re stuck in the plane floating towards the fall. After the plane accident Gabe and Raymond have to find a way to survive in the harsh winter of the north. As they struggle with different problems throughout the story, the two boys form a close bond. This book is suited for audience between junior high school and high school students.

I thought the book was very well written with great detail. The book is very believable because the author puts you in the same places and problems that they are in. The only thing I thought was bad about the book was that it felt to me like it was strung out too long. It took too long for them to get rescued. However I liked how the author focused on the heritage of the Indian people in the book. I rate this book a nine out of ten.

Reviewed By Todd R.