By: J D Crouchley
Location: FIC CRO
Genre: Hunting- Adventure
Jake Whyte has always loved being out in nature. Growing up with a single mum in a small town means money's tight, but when he discovers an injured piglet while out for a run one day, he gets an idea for how he might be able to help put food on the table.
Jake teaches himself to hunt, pushing himself to learn the skills it takes to survive in the wild and discovering a love for the sport he wasn't expecting. But not everything can be learnt from a book. Jake's stoked to be invited hunting with the Marshalls, especially if it gives him a chance to get closer to the gorgeous Georgie, but will he be able to put up with Bevan who has intimidated him since kindergarten?
Book Overview
- The Plot: The story follows Jake Whyte, a small-town teen raised by a single mother. When money gets tight, discovering an injured piglet sparks an idea: he will teach himself to hunt to help put food on the table. He falls in love with the outdoors but faces social challenges when invited to hunt with the Marshall family—bringing him closer to his crush, Georgie, but forcing him to confront his childhood intimidator, Bevan.
- The Authors: "J.D. Crouchley" is the writing partnership of Dave and Joy Crouchley, based in Te Anau, Fiordland. Dave brings decades of outdoor and hunting expertise, while Joy is a writer and retired teacher.
- The Target Audience: The book is specifically written to encourage young readers—particularly boys or reluctant readers who love the outdoors—to engage with literacy through high-stakes, authentic Kiwi adventure stories
No comments:
Post a Comment