Truman Gets Lost in Alaska

When a young boy sets out to find gold in the wilds of Alaska, he discovers something far more valuable: adventure, courage, and a story he’ll never forget.It’s a tale as wild as the Alaskan frontier: Truman, along with Ma, Pa, and his trusty horse Jasper, journeys north in search of gold. But when a sudden snowstorm wipes away the trail and separates Truman from his family, he finds himself alone in one of the wildest places on earth. With Jasper by his side, Truman sets off to find his way home.Along the way, he encounters towering glaciers, mighty mountains, frozen lakes, curious moose, herds of caribou, brown bears, leaping salmon, and some of the most breathtaking landscapes Alaska has to offer. From Glacier Bay to Denali, Katmai to Kenai Fjords, Truman follows the clues his Pa left behind, never knowing what wonder-or what wild creature-he’ll discover next.Filled with adventure, humor, and the breathtaking beauty of the Alaskan wilderness, Truman Gets Lost in Alaska is a timeless story about courage, curiosity, and finding your way when you’ve lost the trail. And Truman may have gone looking for gold, but what he finds along the way is worth far more.• WILDERNESS ADVENTURE: A thrilling, lighthearted journey through the wilds of 1880s Alaska, filled with glaciers, mountains, rivers, wildlife, and unexpected encounters.• NATIONAL PARKS: Young readers are introduced to some of Alaska’s most spectacular landscapes, including Glacier Bay, Wrangell-St. Elias, Denali, Lake Clark, Katmai, and Kenai Fjords.• HISTORY & EXPLORATION: Set against the rugged world of the 1880s frontier, Truman’s adventure captures the spirit of a time when maps were incomplete, trails were wild, and every journey could become an expedition.• COURAGE & FAMILY: Separated from Ma and Pa, Truman must find the courage to keep moving forward. His journey celebrates resourcefulness, perseverance, and the unbreakable bond between a child and his family.• ANIMAL ADVENTURE: From moose and mountain goats to caribou, brown bears, salmon, whales, and Truman’s faithful horse Jasper, Alaska’s wildlife becomes part of his unforgettable journey.• A STORY OF DISCOVERY: Truman may have set out looking for gold, but along the way he discovers something much more precious-the beauty of the wilderness, the courage within himself, and a story worth telling for years to come.• ALASKA: Wild, beautiful, mysterious, and larger than life. What better place for Truman to get lost?