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Be Not Far from Me
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Book Brief
256
Novel • Fiction
Smoky Mountains • Contemporary
2020
YA
14-18 years
1080L
Super Short Summary
In Be Not Far from Me by Mindy McGinnis, Ashley Hawkins, after discovering her boyfriend cheating at a party, runs into the woods, injures her foot, and becomes lost. She must utilize her survival skills to endure the wilderness, facing physical and emotional challenges, while navigating themes of natural wildness and personal resilience.
Suspenseful
Challenging
Gritty
Dark
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Be Not Far from Me by Mindy McGinnis is a compelling survival story that captivates readers with its intense, raw portrayal of the wilderness. Praise centers on its vivid descriptions and strong, resilient protagonist. Criticisms include some predictability in the plot and graphic moments that may be intense for some readers. Overall, it's a gripping and emotional read.
Who Should Read Be Not Far from Me?
Ideal for readers who enjoy raw survival stories with strong, resilient female protagonists, Be Not Far from Me by Mindy McGinnis will captivate fans of Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet and Karen Hesse’s Out of the Dust. The gripping narrative embraces themes of endurance, nature’s brutality, and self-discovery.
10,592 ratings
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Davey Beet
Davey Beet
A counselor at Camp Little Fish who teaches Ashley survival skills and serves as a mentor and a source of tension in the narrative.
Ashley’s Dad
Ashley’s Dad
A hardworking single parent who shares a close relationship with Ashley, fostering her love for nature through frequent outdoor activities.
Ashley’s Mom
Ashley’s Mom
Wendy, who left Ashley and her dad, influencing Ashley's self-discovery process regarding her need for nurturing relationships.
Duke
Duke
Ashley’s boyfriend who shares her love for nature but whose past relationship with an ex-girlfriend and comparison to Davey complicate their relationship.
Meredith
Meredith
Ashley’s longtime friend from kindergarten, portrayed as her opposite, but who demonstrates her care and toughness in subtle ways.
Kavita
Kavita
A cross-country teammate and friend of Ashley, known for her ability to face insensitive comments with composure and strength.
256
Novel • Fiction
Smoky Mountains • Contemporary
2020
YA
14-18 years
1080L
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