"If you’ve got an adventurous kid in the house — and particularly if you’re an outdoorsy person, too — you know how important it is to always be prepared. Survivor Kid can help. Long, who has taught survival skills to kids as young as middle school, doesn’t talk down to her readers; instead, she uses real terms in a simple, direct way that’s easy to understand. Long is thorough in this guide, including advice that newbies need to know and of which experienced hikers will appreciate being reminded. Survivor Kid is meant for middle schoolers, but I think high school-age students could use what’s in here, too. If exploring is on your child’s agenda this summer, this is a great book to get lost in." —Excerpt from Terri Schlichenmeyer, Bookworm syndicated columnist
