37 pages • 1 hour read
Will HobbsFar North
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1996A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Far North by Will Hobbs, 15-year-old Gabe Rogers moves from Austin, Texas to Canada to live with his father on the condition that he endures a year of the Northwest Territories' harsh cold and attends boarding school. On a flight through the region, Gabe’s plane crashes, leaving him, his roommate Raymond, the pilot, and Raymond’s great-uncle stranded. The boys rely on their skills and Johnny Raven's guidance to survive the severe winter conditions and dangers in Deadmen Valley.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Far North by Will Hobbs captivates with its thrilling survival narrative and rich descriptions of the Canadian wilderness. Readers praised the character development and suspenseful plot. However, some found the pacing uneven and secondary characters underdeveloped. Overall, it is an engaging read for young adventure enthusiasts.
Who Should Read Far North?
Readers who enjoy survival stories filled with adventure and wilderness challenges will be captivated by Will Hobbs’s Far North. Fans of Hatchet by Gary Paulsen and My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George will find similar themes of bravery, resourcefulness, and the human spirit against nature’s harsh realities.
RecommendedReading Age
10-15yearsLexile Level
820LBook Details
Action / Adventure
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Realistic Fiction
Relationships: Friendship
Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger
Life/Time: Coming of Age