Harry's perfect life was straying way off-track. He looked pleadingly at Mum. Surely she could see? Spending an entire weekend tramping around stinking-hot, snake-filled scrub was a horrible mistake. But doing it without a phone? That was just brutal. As it turns out, it was only the beginning... -- back cover
City kid Harry is doomed to spend his weekend hiking with his phone-addict Mum, her bossy bestie Ana, and Ana's kid Deepika, a camping fanatic who can't seem to stop talking. But Harry discovers hiking's not as bad as it sounds. Step by step, he and Deepika discover a new friendship-and a new confidence in the world around them. Then disaster strikes and the pair find themselves lost. Or is it Mum and Ana who are lost?
An adventure for young readers about falling in love with the bush, and with hiking and being in the wild. It's about disconnecting from technology. And discovering yourself -- Publisher's website
Analysis
Australian
Audience
For primary school age
Notes
Environment Award for Children's Literature 2019 Shortlisted
