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The threat of two escaped convicts and a missing friend lead thirteen-year-old Lizzie on a harrowing journey from her Uncle's remote cabin through the wilds of the Adriondacks, proving just how far she will go to save the people she loves . . . 

National Book Award–finalist Beth Kephart's Wild Blues features passages told in stirring poetic language and with a sophisticated, descriptive tone, an endearing protagonist, and have its readers pondering the possibilities of forgiveness.

"Lizzie is an honest, heroic character who is fascinated by biology and the world around her.  Kephart’s story of friendship and family is also one of literary depth; readers will be entranced by this exceptional offering." -- Publishers Weekly