{"product_id":"the-distance-between-lost-and-found-isbn-9780062317278","title":"The Distance Between Lost and Found","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlending elements of Laurie Halse Anderson’s \u003cem\u003eSpeak\u003c\/em\u003e and Gary Paulsen’s \u003cem\u003eHatchet\u003c\/em\u003e, this gripping story from Kathryn Holmes was deemed “a page turner” by author Richard Peck and “an intense story of survival” by ALA \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e in its starred review.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSophomore Hallie Calhoun has just endured the most excruciating six months of her life. Once the rumors about her and the preacher’s son, Luke, made their way around school, her friends abandoned her, and as a result, Hallie has completely withdrawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow on a hiking trip in the Smoky Mountains with the same people who have relentlessly taunted her, Hallie is pushed to her limit. Then Hallie, outgoing newcomer Rachel, and Jonah—Hallie’s former friend—get separated from the rest of the group. As days go by without rescue, their struggle for survival turns deadly. Stranded in the wilderness, the three have no choice but to trust one another in order to stay alive…and for Hallie, that means opening up about what really happened that night with Luke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the catty atmosphere of high school to the unpredictable terrain of the mountains, this novel is a poignant, raw journey about finding yourself after having been lost for so long.  \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“The Distance Between Lost and Found is both a suspense-filled survival story and a thoughtful look at faith, trust, and courage that will stay with you after you’ve turned the last page. I didn’t want it to end.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrish Doller, author of Where the Stars Still Shine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Kathryn Holmes has written a page-turner about several kinds of survival and several kinds of faith. This is an imposing debut novel.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichard Peck, New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Hallelujah Calhoun is a trailblazer for those who have endured lies and bullying and learn not only to survive, but to stand up for the truth.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCourtney C. Stevens, author of Faking Normal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A beautifully written story of faith, friendship, and first love that is truly un-put-downable.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLauren Morrill, author of Meant to Be and Being Sloane Jacobs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This intimate portrayal of Hallelujah’s dark night of the soul while lost and injured in the Smoky Mountains held me spellbound. Kathryn Holmes’s debut is sensitively painted, deeply romantic, and profoundly hopeful.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJulie Berry, author of All the Truth That's in Me, ALA YALSA Top 10 Best Fiction for Young Adults\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Readers will root for Hallie, a compelling original, to find faith in herself. Vivid, gripping and believable from beginning to end-a strong debut.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is a perfectly balanced novel wherein the heroine wrestles with survival of not just her body but her spirit as well.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is a novel of trauma, faith and hope. It will appeal to a diverse audience.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The survival story effectively overlays adolescent crises over rugged nature; readers will find echoes of Hatchet as these teens find strength, courage, and redemption in their struggle to survive in a hostile yet breathtakingly beautiful environment. [R]eaders undergoing their own trials will be bolstered by Hallelujah’s hard-won hope for a bright future following adversity.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The survival story effectively overlays adolescent crises over rugged nature; readers will find echoes of Hatchet as these teens find strength, courage, and redemption in their struggle to survive in a hostile yet breathtakingly beautiful environment.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In this absorbing debut, Holmes—as well versed in survival tactics as she is in the teenage psyche—delivers plenty of excitement.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An intense story of survival. First-time author, Holmes, writes with the skill of  far more experienced writer as she plots the teens’ struggles to keep going and offers vivid descriptions of nature and its sometimes terrible beauty.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888225939685,"sku":"NP9780062317278","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062317278.jpg?v=1730228513","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-distance-between-lost-and-found-isbn-9780062317278","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}