{"product_id":"96-miles-hardcover","title":"96 Miles - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJ. L. Esplin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 days\u003c\/b\u003e without power. \u003cb\u003e2 brothers\u003c\/b\u003e on a desperate trek. \u003cb\u003e72 hours \u003c\/b\u003ebefore time runs out... \u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cb\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fast-paced, believable, funny, and poignant. \u003ci\u003e96 Miles\u003c\/i\u003e is a great read from the first sentence to the surprising and satisfying ending. I give Esplin's debut novel 100%. Don't miss it \"--Roland Smith, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003ePeak\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\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\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJ. L. ESPLIN grew up with a Secret Service agent father, who was intent on raising self-reliant kids, prepared for any emergency, especially natural disasters. She lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, on the edge of town with her husband and kids. \u003ci\u003e96 Miles\u003c\/i\u003e is her first novel. When not writing, she enjoys teaching guitar the fun way, traveling to new places, and coming back home to the desert.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.3 x 5.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 11, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96 Miles\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.2\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42701907656767,"sku":"9781250192301","price":22.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/ca9d501d89bfb616ef68901bcc695401.webp?v=1765022424","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/96-miles-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}