Canyon Winter

by Walt Morey

Book Overview

When a private plane crashes in the mountains, teenager Peter is the sole survivor and learns to rely on himself.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0525274103
• ISBN13: 9780525274100
• Release Date: October 1972
• Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.6" x 0.8" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 9 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 4 and higher

Customer Reviews

Logan says

Canyon Winter Canyon Winter is a book written by Walt Morey. The main part of the story takes place in the mountains. Lucky To Survive It's a story about a boy who was involved in a plane crash which the pilot saved him in. The pilot died, but a boy named Peter survived. He met an old man named Omar Picket who helped Peter stay alive with food and shelter. In Peters search to find his way home, Omar ends up saving him from dangers in the wilderness. Omar also taught Peter survival skills. Peter and Omar became best friends. One of them lives, and one of them dies. You better read the book to find out. You Better Be Ready I liked this book because new things kept popping up. Each page was full of excitement and adventure. Wild animals attacked Peter, and Omar saved his life. Their friendship grew stronger every day .I loved this book because every time they turned a corner there was another adventure for them to experience. Will To Live No mater how many obstacles he ran into, Peter always focused on his goal to return to his family. Thumbs Up I would recommend this book to anyone who likes to read exciting books and wilderness books with animals.

Great read for young and old

I remember reading this book in the early 80s, and loved it. I bought a copy at the time and saved it and now love to read it to my own son. It is filled with a lot of good lessons for children, lessons about the sanctitiy of all life and about the reciprocal relationship between man, wildlife and the environment. It is a story that thoughfully illustrates how man is part of nature, as opposed to man being above nature.

My favorite book as a kid....

This is the most amazing story of a young child who has to learn quickly and grow up fast. It also teaches a lot about living off of the land. I read this book over 20 years ago and when I finally saw it in print last year again, I had to buy a copy so that I have one. Whether you are a Girl Scout a Boy Scout or just someone who likes adventure it is a must. I recommend it to anyone who loves the outdoors and adventure. If I could have I would have given it 7 stars.

I read this book at age 12 and now am buying it for my son

This book truly paints an everlasting picture in the readers mind of what happened to Peter in his struggle to survive and his hopes of returning home.I read this book in 6th grade and liked it so much I am now getting it for my 6th grade son. Thanks R.Rosbury

This book and author has stood out in my mind for 12 years!

This book for some reason has stood out in my mind for the last 12 years. Ihave never forgotten the tittle or the author. I read the book somewhere around the seventh grade and it has inspired me ever since. Probably because of the young boy overcomming the unbeatable odds of the wilderness. I really can't say enouph about this book, except for that I've looked for it ever since and have never found it untill now. If someone hasn't read this book they are really missing out. Even though the reviews state it is for young adults I recall it beeing very graphic and detailed, and would reccomend it to anyone!! Mathie Brown Dallas Texas