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Lost on a Mountain in Maine

2024

When twelve-year-old Donn Fendler gets tired of waiting for his father and brothers to join him on the summit of Maine's highest peak, he decides to find his own way back to camp. But Donn doesn't count on a fast-moving fog that obscures the path. He doesn't count on falling down an embankment that hides him from sight. And he doesn't count on taking a turn that leaves him alone to wander aimlessly for nearly two weeks in the empty mountain wilderness.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Graphic injury1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience5/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5

What’s in it?

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Depicts minor injuries related to mountain survival, such as scrapes and bruises.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild language incidental to the survival story.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Faith or hope may appear in a minor way during the survival story, but religion is not described as a prominent theme.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

A child is separated from family, lost in fast-moving fog, and alone in wilderness for many days, creating sustained fear and suspense.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes scenes of environmental peril and minor physical struggle as part of survival.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience5/5
Why this rating?

Courage is the central theme of the protagonist's survival journey.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Features the creative problem-solving required for wilderness survival.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Reflects a mid-20th century setting; diversity is limited by historical accuracy.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Provides insight into wilderness survival and the historical event.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Shows communal support and the effort of rescuers and family.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes resilience, perseverance, and the importance of family.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist displays incredible determination and courage.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Lost on a Mountain in Maine would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Lost on a Mountain in Maine, and what caused that change?
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