Danger "Danny" Danielle Warren is no stranger to falling. After losing an eye in a childhood accident, she had to relearn her perception of movement and space. Now Danny keeps her head down, studies hard, and works to fulfill everyone else's needs. She's certain that her mom's bitterness and her TV star father's absence are her fault. If only she were more — more athletic, charismatic, attractive — life would be perfect.
When her dad calls with an offer to join him to film the next episode of his popular survivalist show, Danny jumps at the chance to prove she's not the disappointment he left behind. Being on set with the hottest teen movie idol of the moment, Gus Price, should be the cherry on top. But when their small plane crashes in the Amazon, and a terrible secret is revealed, Danny must face the truth about the parent she worships and falling for Gus, and find her own inner strength and worth to light the way home. From the author of When Elephants Fly comes an exceptional new novel about falling down, risking everything and embracing what makes us unique.
"Vivid descriptions of the rainforest’s lush, unforgiving landscape, teeming with oppressive heat, poisonous creatures, and edible grubs, plunge readers into the brutally realistic action. But as Cougar and his crew keep the camera rolling, the exploration of human nature becomes paramount, and Danny learns a harsh truth about her father. Through Danny’s reflective narration, the group’s expository confessions, and Gus and Danny’s lightly described romance, Fischer (When Elephants Fly, 2018, etc.) perceptively examines such issues as divorce, narcissism, parental expectations, and forgiveness.... Part adventure, part coming-of-age novel, and altogether a page-turner." — Kirkus Reviews
Recommended Age | 14 and up |
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Author | Nancy Richardson Fischer |
ISBN | 1335928243 |
Publication Date | Oct 1, 2019 |
Publisher | Inkyard Press |
Language | English |