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Reviewed on September 1, 2025 | Middle To High School
Gr 5–8—This riveting middle grade memoir recounts the harrowing true story of 11-year-old Norman Ollestad, who survived a plane crash in the San Gabriel Mountains during a blizzard. The coauthors weave Ollestad's childhood trauma into a gripping survival narrative, rich with flashbacks that explore themes of resilience, complicated parental love, and self-discovery. The narrative includes heart-racing scenes of...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
