Recently, I read the book, Far North, by Will Hobbs. If you are a fan of survival stories similar to books like "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen, then you will enjoy this book. Far North is the story of Gabe Rogers, a 15-year old boy from Texas.

Gabe is attending private school in Canada when his father offers him the grand opportunity of going on a private plane ride with his roommate over the Mackenzie Mountain range. As the plane heads toward the most exciting part of the tour, the Virginia falls, it loses all radio contact. The pilot forges on not knowing the danger ahead. After the plane lands on the top of the falls, the boys exit the plane for a better view. For some unknown reason, the plane engine dies and then plummets over the falls with the pilot still inside. The boys are left to survive on their own. They must find the courage to work together to figure out how to not only survive, but also to discover a way back home. The mountain range is daunting with sharp cliffs and turns and they encounter many wild animals posing great dangers.

This book is fast-paced and draws you in so that you want to keep reading to find how they survive. It was filled with action and breath-taking moments. This book is great for anyone who loves an adventure story.