Navigating Early

Clare Vanderpool

Jan 2013 · Sold by Delacorte Press

About this ebook

“Just the sort of book that saves lives by igniting a passion for reading.” —James Patterson
 
“Reminiscent of Huckleberry Finn.” —The Wall Street Journal
 
A Michael L. Printz Honor Winner
 
From the author of Newbery Medal winner Moon Over Manifest comes the odyssey-like adventure of two boys’ incredible quest on the Appalachian Trail.
 
When Jack Baker’s father sends him from his home in Kansas to attend a boys’ boarding school in Maine, Jack doesn’t know what to expect. Certainly not Early Auden, the strangest of boys. Early keeps to himself, reads the number pi as a story, and refuses to accept truths others take for granted. Jack, feeling lonely and out of place, connects with Early, and the two become friends.
 
During a break from school, the boys set out for the Appalachian Trail on a quest for a great black bear. As Jack and Early travel deeper into the mountains, they meet peculiar and dangerous characters, and they make some shocking discoveries. But their adventure is only just beginning. Will Jack’s and Early’s friendship last the journey? Can the boys make it home alive?
 
An ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection
An ALA-ALSC Notable Children’s Book
A New York Times Editor’s Choice
A New York Times Bestseller
An Indie Pick
A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
A Booklist Books for Youth Editors’ Choice Selection
A BookPage Best Children’s Book
A Texas Lone Star Reading List Selection
A Notable Children's Book in Language Arts Book
A Down East Magazine Best of Maine Book
A North Carolina Young Adult Book Award Master List Selection
An Iowa Children's Choice Award Finalist

Ratings and reviews

Navigating Early is definitely one of my favorite books! The plot/theme is inspiring. As Jack Baker spends time with Early, there are struggles, but they overcome them all. Clare Vanderpool did well on Navigating Early. This book is definitely for adventurers and kids who need to be inspired. I would recommend this book for kids 11+ for certain details and subjects that come up throughout the book! Overall, Navigating Early is beautiful and deserves to be read by children everywhere.

This was an amazing book. It was a good read. The story is slow going at first, but picks up very quickly. I recommend this book because the author is a Newberry Award Winning author, and she puts a lot if passion into her work =)

It was all the best genres wrapped into one: Action,Adventure,Drama. Complete awesomeness

About the author

CLARE VANDERPOOL's debut novel, Moon Over Manifest, won the 2011 Newbery Medal for the most distinguished contribution to children's literature. This second novel will continue to astound readers with Clare's incredible writing prowess.