Partners in the Wilderness: Travis's Choice

By Ed Kienzle

Book Overview

Partners in the Wilderness, the captivating debut novel by Ed Kienzle, tells the tale of Travis Driskoll and his father as they head into the wilderness of Wyoming for the adventure of a lifetime. But what begins as a fun-filled hunting trip becomes a life-altering experience for a young boy when his father is brutally attacked by a bear. Travis witnesses the vicious attack, watching in disbelief as his father lies on the ground unconscious and severely injured. With his father's life hanging in the balance, Travis is essentially alone, forced to decide what action to take in order to get them both back to civilization safely.

While trying to find his way out of the wilderness through a blinding snowstorm, Travis meets up with legendary mountain man John Colter but isn't sure if he's real. Is he a ghost? A man? A guardian angel? The two form an unlikely partnership as the cantankerous Colter helps Travis make important decisions and shows him a unique way out of the wilderness.

Join young Travis as he struggles with and overcomes his fears, both real and imagined. Don't miss this vibrant tale of love, loyalty, and trust set against the wide open spaces of the great American West.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0971368325
• ISBN13: 9780971368323
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Jetbak Publishing
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7

Customer Reviews

Wyoming Thrill

Ed Kienzle does an awesome job in Partners in the Wilderness. It keeps you on the edge of your seat. I can't think of any part of that book that was slow. The John Coulter thing was a great way to express how great the wilderness is. This book teaches people life skills that they can hold onto for the rest of their lives. I highly reccomend this book not only for wilderness lovers, but for anybody who wants a thrilling adventure!!!

If you think you brag about hunting just wait until you read

.....Partners in the Wilderness.There are good lessons in this book for everyone. When you brag about hunting you probably won't get anything.When you imagine somebody you might want to take his/her advice. Travis imagines John Coulter the mountain man. Coulter gives him great life saving instructions. If you like to read an action book Partners in the Wilderness is the book for you

Highly recommended for young readers ages 12 through 18

Partners In The Wilderness: Travis's Choice by Ed Kienzle is the engaging story of Travis Driskoll, a twelve-year-old Wyoming boy whose adventurous hunting trip turns into a nightmare when his father is attacked by a bear. Befriending the spirit of a legendary explorer, Travis learns independence and survival skills as he undertakes the perilous quest to save his injured father's life. An engrossing adventure from cover to cover, Partners In The Wilderness: Travis's Choice is highly recommended for young readers ages 12 through 18.