Ash's Cabin

Written by Jen Wang

Ash seeks a hidden cabin for solace, but can they truly find happiness and survival alone?

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320 pages· ~440L

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Ash feels disconnected from a world ignoring the climate crisis. Their only solace was Grandpa Edwin, who spoke of a secret cabin in the California wilderness. Now, Ash is determined to find this elusive refuge, hoping for a fresh start. But as they venture into the wild, questions loom: Can Ash truly find happiness in solitude? Is survival possible without anyone else? This journey of self-discovery challenges Ash to confront their deepest fears and desires, testing the limits of self-reliance and the human need for connection.

From the publisher

A Kirkus Best Book of the YearA Booklist Best Book of the YearAn Amazon Best Book of the YearEisner Award Nominee (Best Publication for Teens)Ash has always felt alone. Adults ignore the climate crisis. Other kids Ash’s age are more interested in pop stars and popularity contests than in fighting for change. Even Ash’s family seems to be sleepwalking through life. The only person who ever seemed to get Ash was their Grandpa Edwin. Before he died, he used to talk about building a secret cabin, deep in the California wilderness. Did he ever build it? What if it’s still there, waiting for him to come back…or for Ash to find it? To Ash, that maybe-mythical cabin is starting to feel like the perfect place for a fresh start and an escape from the miserable feeling of alienation that haunts their daily life. But making the wilds your home isn’t easy. And as much as Ash wants to be alone…can they really be happy alone? Can they survive alone? From New York Times-bestselling author and illustrator Jen Wang comes a singularly affecting story about self-discovery, self-reliance, and the choice to live when it feels like you have no place in the world.

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