
By Wendy Shang
Part of the Girl of the Year series
A girl faces family changes and a mountain survival test. Can she find her way home?
Corinne Tan's life in Aspen changes with a new stepdad and a puppy named Flurry. Struggling to fit into her new family, she hides her feelings from her best friend. When secrets unravel disastrously, Corinne escapes to the mountains, her only refuge. But lost in the wilderness, she must rely on her survival skills. Will she find her way back, or will the mountain claim her? Discover Corinne's journey of courage and self-discovery.
Get to know American Girl’s 2022 Girl of the Year, Corinne Tan, in this first book in her series! When the powder’s fresh, Corinne snaps on her skis and takes a deep breath of crisp mountain air. She and her sister, Gwynn, have always called Aspen home, but moving in with their new stepdad, Arne, changes everything. Sure, there are perks – like a fancy bedroom and a new puppy named Flurry whom Corinne trains to do search and rescue. Still, Corinne feels uncomfortable in her new family and hides the truth from her best friend, Cassidy. The facts finally come out in the most disastrous way, and Corinne runs to the only place left that feels like home. But when she becomes lost on the mountain, will her survival skills be enough to save her?
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