A great choice for fans of Hatchet, this vivid wilderness survival adventure is about a teenager who must find her way home to save herself and her mom.

While walking on a rural road, Melender and her mom are attacked by a pack of dogs and fall down a near-vertical hillside into a ravine. Now they’re trapped on a narrow ledge and wounded. No one knows where they are. No one even knows they’re missing.

They have no food, water, shelter, or warm clothes. No phone to call for help. No medical supplies. Nothing.

The only positive is that Melender can walk. She doesn’t want to leave her critically-wounded mom behind, but it could be days before anyone starts looking for them.

They don’t have that much time.

In this compelling story about complicated mother-daughter relationships, Melender’s riveting ordeal forces her to face real dangers as well as deep emotional truths.

Cover illustration by Svitlana Holovchenko.

Reviews (See All Amazon and All Goodreads Reviews)

“This book was right in my sweet spot. Plus the cover art is amazing...highly recommend if you like wolf stuff.” Devan, Goodreads reviewer

“I had to read the book through. I needed to know what was happening next.” Jennifer, Goodreads reviewer

“A really well-rounded and catching YA read.” K.A., Amazon reviewer.

“…a page-turner with heart.” Cat, Amazon reviewer.

“A beautiful, moving book with an unexpected ending.” Joelle, Amazon reviewer.

“…a powerful voice in Young Adult Fiction.” Eileen, Amazon reviewer.

“A tense coming of age tale, Against the Pack shows the events of a single weekend from the rotating perspectives of Melender, and her friends, Wayne and Viney.” - Read full review in the 2023 March issue of InD'tale Magazine.