Description
15-year old Jason stows away on an Alaska-bound ship, then must confront the Dead Horse Trail, the infamous Chilkoot Pass, and the terrors of a subarctic winter on his perilous westward journey that begins in New York City. A bone-chilling saga of courage, friendship and survival set amid actual events — features the real-life heroes of the Klondike gold rush. For ages 10 and up. (Middle grade fiction)
