A swift-paced survival tale thats a cool blend of Lord of the Flies and Journey to the Center of the Earth. School Library Journal
A sharp meditation on the seemingly universal difficulties of being young, smart, and uncertain. BCCB
A multifaceted journey from darkness to light. Kirkus Reviews

Winner of the Red Maple Fiction Award

A class field trips turns into an underground quest for survival in the latest middle grade novel from the author of Edgar Award winner OCDaniel.

Mr. Bakers eighth grade class thought they were in for a normal field trip to Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico. But when an earthquake hits, their field trip takes a terrifying turn. The students are plunged into an underground lakeand their teacher goes missing.

They have no choice but to try and make their way back above ground, even though no one can agree on the bes