Across the Desert
Across the Desert by Dusti Bowling is a reprint edition published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers on May 2, 2023. This 336-page book follows twelve-year-old Jolene as she embarks on a perilous journey across the Arizona desert to rescue a young pilot, Addie, who has crashed her ultralight plane. The story intertwines themes of survival, friendship, and resilience, as Jolene navigates her own challenges at home while trying to save Addie from the harsh desert environment.
Readers will find a narrative rich with action and adventure, highlighting the emotional struggles of both girls. As Jolene watches Addie’s livestreams, she dreams of a life beyond her troubled circumstances, while Addie seeks comfort in their online connection. The book explores social themes such as self-esteem and self-reliance, set against the backdrop of the desert’s unforgiving landscape. Across the Desert offers a compelling look at the strength of friendship and the determination to overcome obstacles.
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One girl sets out on a journey across the treacherous Arizona desert to rescue a young pilot stranded after a plane crash in this gripping story of survival, friendship, and rescue from a bestselling and award-winning author.
Twelve-year-old Jolene spends every day she can at the library watching her favorite livestream: The Desert Aviator, where twelve-year-old “Addie Earhart” shares her adventures flying an ultralight plane over the desert. While watching this daring girl fly through the sky, Jolene can dream of what it would be like to fly with her, far away from her own troubled home life where her mother struggles with a narcotic addiction. And Addie, who is grieving the loss of her father, finds solace in her online conversations with Jolene, her biggest–and only–fan.
Then, one day, it all goes wrong: Addie’s engine abruptly stops, and Jolene watches in helpless horror as the ultralight plummets to the ground and the video goes dark. Jolene knows that Addie won’t survive long in the extreme summer desert heat. With no one to turn to for help and armed with only a hand-drawn map and a stolen cell phone, it’s up to Jolene to find a way to save the Desert Aviator. Packed with adventure and heart, Across the Desert speaks to the resilience, hope, and strength within each of us.
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