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Lost on a Mountain in Maine

By: Donn Fendler, Joseph B. Egan

HarperCollins / 1992 / Paperback

5 out of 5 stars (5 Reviews)

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In 1939, 12-year-old Donn Fendler climbed to the top of Mt. Katahdin just minutes ahead of his dad and brothers. Tired of waiting for them to join him, Donn decided to climb down to camp by himself. But a heavy fog suddenly rolled in, and he didn't count on falling down an embankment, hiding him from sight. After a wrong turn, Donn became hopelessly lost in the wilderness for nine days. An incredible true story of courage, perseverance, and faith! Recommend for ages 9 and up.

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Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 112
Vendor: HarperCollins
Publication Date: 1992
Dimensions: 7.5 X 5.25 (inches)

ISBN: 068811573X
ISBN-13: 9780688115739
UPC: 046594005991
Availability: In Stock
Ages: 9-12

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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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A little book with a BIG story!

In 1939, 12-year-old Donn Fendler climbed to the top of Mt. Katahdin in Baxter State Park, just minutes ahead of his dad and brothers. Against the advice of his guide, he started walking back down to meet them. Within a matter of minutes, a heavy fog rolled in, obscuring the path. He was hopelessly lost! Donns own words provide a gripping account of his 9-day test of faith and physical endurance. He faced the wilderness alone with only the clothes on his back and a bit of Boy Scout training to help him. Hundreds of rangers, tracking dogs, and planes searched while parents across the nation prayed and waited. This may be one of the most inspiring survival stories your children will ever read because they can easily picture themselves on that mountain! Black-and-white photos and a map of Donns route are included. Dont miss this one! For ages 9 and up. 109 pages, softcover from Beech Tree.

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5 In 1939, 12-year-old Donn Fendler climbed to the top of Mt. Katahdin just minutes ahead of his dad and brothers. Tired of waiting for them to join him, Donn decided to climb down to camp by himself. But a heavy fog suddenly rolled in, and he didn't count on falling down an embankment, hiding him from sight. After a wrong turn, Donn became hopelessly lost in the wilderness for nine days. An incredible true story of courage, perseverance, and faith! Recommend for ages 9 and up.

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exciting true story

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In this true story, Donn Fendler is a twelve-year-old boy in 1939. He is on an expedition to climb Mt. Katahdin, at 5268 feet the highest peak in the state of Maine, with his father, brothers Tom and Ryan, and guide Henry Condon. Henry and Donn run ahead and meet another climber, Charles Austin, minister with the Church of All Nations in New York City, NY. Donn gets cold and decides to find his own way back to camp rather than wait for the rest. Henry cautions him against doing so and remains with Mr. Austin, but Donn leaves anyway. Unfortunately, a thick, fast-moving fog obscures the path. Donn falls down an embankment that hides him from sight. Then he takes a wrong turn that leaves him alone to wander aimlessly for nine days in the empty mountain wilderness. Will he make it to his camp or be found by the others?
This book is Donn's own description of his struggles to survive after being separated from his companions, as told to Joseph B. Egan. For years I saw it advertised in the Christian Book Distributors catalogue and finally decided to purchase it to read as a family read aloud. With no food and no shelter, Donn survives by remembering his Boy Scout skills and by drawing on his faith in himself, his family, and God. His shoes and then his feet were cut to shreds on the rough stone outcroppings. He was tormented by insects, encountered a bear, and tumbled in an icy river. His "dungarees" were impossible to walk in, once wet, and he lost them. He suffered from cold, hunger, loneliness, and hallucinations. Toward the end of his ordeal Donn followed telephone wires and a stream, hoping that both would eventually lead him to what civilization there was in the great woods of Maine.
Donn's harrowing story, as told to Joseph Burke Egan, who was an author and I think a journalist, apparently was first published later in 1939 and has been a beloved family and school classic in Maine since that time. Through the years, Fendler himself visited schools and libraries to share his experiences, and generations of Maine children have learned lessons about courage, faith, and will from Lost on a Mountain in Maine. I especially like the way in which Donn emphasizes the fact that he put his trust in God and said his prayers daily for God's protection and deliverance. In 2008, Donn's story wes retold with illustrations for a graphic novel . I guess that this all right for a generation that doesn't want to read words, except for a few in a cartoon bubble every now and then, bur prefers just to look at pictures. However, we really enjoyed the original and thought it quite exciting.

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Date:June 5, 2008

Melissa

This is a must read. I am always looking for books that will engage my children's interest, broaden their minds and deepen their faith in God. It is rare to find all of these qualities in one book. We loved it!

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Date:March 29, 2008

Pat A

Incredible story, & an awesome book! My 9 year old son loved reading it & told his teacher about it, who then read it to his entire class. After hearing him talk about it so much I started reading it & couldn't put it down.

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Date:March 14, 2007

Michelle Civitella

This was a very well written book and I would recommend it to kids in 4th to High School. I think this boy described his adventure beautifully.You just don't want to put it down, it is that good!!