Thirteen-year-old Karma is desperate to become a certified falconer. At her dad's bird education center, she helps give demonstrations to guests and can fly the birds. But when her favorite rescued falcon, Stark, hurts Karma, her parents insist that they return the bird to its previous owner--in Canada.
On the way to bring Stark back, a car accident in the middle of nowhere leaves Karma's dad trapped, and it's up to Karma to find a way to rescue him and her younger brother. When Karma loses her way trying to get help, she crosses paths with Cooper, a troubled teenaged boy. Lost for three days, the two figure out how to survive, and Karma teaches Stark to hunt like an actual bird of prey. Karma may be closer than she thinks to becoming a real falconer and having a real friend.--from the publisher.
176 pages 978-1580897884 Ages 10 and up
Keywords: adventure, wilderness, first person voice, falconry, bird, survival, hunting, friendship, 10 year old, 11 year old, 12 year old, 13 year old, If You Liked Frightful's Mountain by Jean Craighead George, If You Liked Hatchet, If You Liked Avalanche Survivor Diaries by Terry Lynn Johnson, If You Liked My Side of the Mountain
