The Fear Place

Written by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Alone in the wilderness, Doug must face his greatest fear to save his brother from danger.

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128 pages· 29,624 words· Est. 4 hour read· 810L

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Bookroo's summary

Doug's worst nightmare becomes reality when his brother, Gordie, disappears into the wilderness after a fight. With their parents away, Doug must confront his fear of the ridge—a place of terror for him—to find Gordie. As reports of a nearby cougar heighten the stakes, Doug embarks on a perilous journey, driven by an unexpected courage. Will he overcome his fears and save his brother before it's too late? Discover the surprising strength that emerges in the face of danger and the bond that could change everything.

From the publisher

For Doug’s brother, Gordie, the ridge with its spectacular view is a magical, special place, but for Doug, it’s The Fear Place. Two years ago, Doug hiked to the ridge during his family’s annual camping trip, and he vowed never again to cross the narrow ledge from which the earth dropped away six hundred feet to the canyon below. But now the boys’ parents have been called from their vacation by a family emergency, and Doug and Gordie are alone in the wilderness. After one of their seemingly endless fights, Gordie has stomped away from their campsite. When Girdle doesn’t return, Doug fears the worst, particularly when he hears reports that a cougar has been sighted nearby. Doug knows he has to go after his brother, and he knows where he will find him. What he can’t imagine is the surprising source of the courage to overcome his fears.

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