The Long Hike: The True Story of the First Appalachian Thru-Hike
Written and illustrated by Meghan McCarthy
Edition
Written and illustrated by Meghan McCarthy
Hardcover edition
Publisher Simon & Schuster Imprint Beach Lane ISBN9781665949941
The Long Hike: The True Story of the First Appalachian Thru-Hike
21.24
SKU
9781665949941J
Award-winning nonfiction creator Meghan McCarthy tells the story of Earl Shaffer, the first person to thru-hike all 2,000-plus miles of the Appalachian Trail in one hiking season in this empowering picture book.
While serving in World War II, Earl Shaffer lost his best friend in combat. After the war ended, he returned home and set off on a hiking adventure to walk off his troubles and find solace in the beauty and “power of nature,” as he put it in his diary.
Earl didn’t use a tent, preferring to sleep under the stars. He survived the cold, harsh rain, mud, blisters, steep mountaintops, and a plethora of bugs. But among the challenges, Earl also discovered wildlife, beautiful plants, and breathtaking views.
Since that first historic hike, Earl’s story has inspired generations of people to quite literally follow in his footsteps. And now, utilizing snippets from Earl’s diary and poetry, this book allows young readers to join Earl on that record-breaking hike.
While serving in World War II, Earl Shaffer lost his best friend in combat. After the war ended, he returned home and set off on a hiking adventure to walk off his troubles and find solace in the beauty and “power of nature,” as he put it in his diary.
Earl didn’t use a tent, preferring to sleep under the stars. He survived the cold, harsh rain, mud, blisters, steep mountaintops, and a plethora of bugs. But among the challenges, Earl also discovered wildlife, beautiful plants, and breathtaking views.
Since that first historic hike, Earl’s story has inspired generations of people to quite literally follow in his footsteps. And now, utilizing snippets from Earl’s diary and poetry, this book allows young readers to join Earl on that record-breaking hike.
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A fiction and nonfiction collection that highlights American locales from rural landscapes to bustling cities. Whether following characters on cross-country journeys, exploring small-town life, or discovering fascinating facts about the diverse communities across the United States, readers are invited to experience settings that feel central to each story. This category features compelling themes and clear, approachable text suited for both independent reading and shared discovery.
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