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Racing Storm Mountain (McCall Mountain)

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Trent Reedy returns to McCall, Idaho, in this thrilling new wintry companion to Hunter's Choice.

Kelton Fielding has always felt out of place, never sure what to say to his peers who, truth be told, only tolerate him. When a snowmobile race is announced at McCall's annual Winter Festival, Kelton sees his chance to impress his classmates. He'll fix up his old sled and get it running, and he's planned out a risky shortcut through the wilderness that he's sure will win him the prize. But when the popular Swann Siddiq and Kelton's nemesis, Hunter Higgins, follow him into the backcountry, Kelton quickly runs into trouble and realizes that the competition is the least of his worries. With bad weather closing in and the risk of avalanche on the mountain, Kelton and the others find themselves in real danger, relying on their wits and teamwork to survive.

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    • School Library Journal

      March 1, 2022

      Gr 3-7-Reedy's novel follows three middle school students-Swann, Kelton, and Hunter-whose dedication to competing might just cost them their lives. Swann is the child of rich Hollywood movie stars, Kelton comes from a single-parent household with little to no extra funds, and Hunter (Kelton's enemy) is somewhere in between. When Kelton attempts a shortcut during the race, the other two follow him into dangerous land, getting trapped by an avalanche and seeking shelter in a mine to survive. Reedy's writing style evokes classic authors like Gary Paulsen and Terry Lynn Johnson, but this book is also more than an adventure story. Rich dialogue ensues as the trio learn more about each other, exploring the differences they face due to their families' socioeconomic statuses. In the midst of disaster, Swann, Kelton, and Hunter have realistic concerns that will resonate with tweens. A minor plot hole involving Kelton and a pawned knife (the pawn industry is regulated and Kelton is underage) doesn't detract from this skillful, exciting companion to Hunter's Choice. VERDICT A complex novel exploring socioeconomic status and friendship wrapped in an engaging adventure story.-Nathan Neal

      Copyright 2022 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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