Praise for : "A survival story, but one with a strong heart."— "A thought-provoking and moving coming-of-age story."— "Another gripping literary triumph for Smelcer."— "A beautiful and moving story of courage and love."—Ray Bradbury "An engaging tale of survival, love, and courage."— "[Smelcer] promises to further solidify his status as 'Alaska's modern day Jack London.'"—Suzanne Steinert, "Powerful, eloquent, and fascinating, showcasing a vanishing way of life in rich detail."— "Combines good old-fashioned adventure . . . with heart-tugging moments of clarity and poignancy that recall ."— "A compassionate and inspiring tale . . . highlights the importance of family, community, and heritage."— Brothers Sebastian and James Savage decide to climb one of the highest Alaskan mountains to prove themselves to their father. Inspired by true events, is not a story of father-son reconciliation, but a touching story of two brothers who test their limits and learn that no matter how different they might be, the strongest bond of all is brotherhood. is poetry editor of and the author of more than forty books. He is an Alaskan native of the Ahtna tribe, and a skilled mountaineer. He divides his time between Talkeetna, Alaska, and Kirksville, Missouri, where he teaches in the department of communications studies at Truman State University.