Be Not Far from Me
Be Not Far from Me by Mindy McGinnis is a young adult fiction novel published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2021. This 256-page book presents a harrowing survival story centered on a teenage girl named Ashley, who finds herself lost in the Smoky Mountains after a night of partying goes awry. Following a confrontation with her boyfriend, Ashley’s impulsive decision leads her into a dangerous situation, where she must confront the harsh realities of nature and her own resilience.
In this gripping narrative, readers will explore themes of survival, coming of age, and the complexities of relationships. As Ashley navigates the challenges of being alone in an undisturbed forest, she grapples with both physical and emotional obstacles, including a growing infection. The story delves into the raw and often brutal aspects of nature, while also touching on social themes relevant to young adults. Be Not Far from Me offers an intense look at the struggle for survival and self-discovery in a world that is anything but tame.
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Hatchet meets Wild in this harrowing YA survival story about a teenage girl’s attempt to endure the impossible, from the Edgar Award-winning author of The Female of the Species, Mindy McGinnis.
The world is not tame. Ashley knows this truth deep in her bones, more at home with trees overhead than a roof.
So when she goes hiking in the Smokies with her friends for a night of partying, the falling dark and creaking trees are second nature to her. But people are not tame either. And when Ashley catches her boyfriend with another girl, drunken rage sends her running into the night, stopped only by a nasty fall into a ravine.
Morning brings the realization that she’s alone–and far off trail. Lost in undisturbed forest and with nothing but the clothes on her back, Ashley must figure out how to survive with the red streak of infection creeping up her leg.
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