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Synopsis
Fifteen-year-old Andy, fed up with his alcoholic father and annoying older brother, leaves their northern Wisconsin cabin on his version of a walkabout, leaving his medications to combat depression, anxiety, and delusions behind.
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About the Author
Alden R. Carter, a former teacher, was named to the Wisconsin Library Association's "Notable Wisconsin Authors" list in 2002. His novels have received several awards and honors, and made several lists--ALA Best Books for Young Adults, ALA Top 10 YA Fiction Books, ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers, and "American Bookseller" Pick of the Lists. He lives in Marshfield, Wisconsin. His website is www.aldencarter.com.
Reviews
Grade 6–10—Andy, 15, is on the verge of getting his driver's license and his girl-crazy best friend seems determined to get them both hooked up. For Andy, though, life is far more complicated. His older brother inexplicably hates him, his father is a cruel alcoholic, and his mom does little to help him. He had been in a mental hospital the previous year, and it looks like the pressure of his dysfunctional family is going to push him over the edge again. To combat his inner demons and escape his uncaring family, the teen, an outdoor enthusiast, simply walks away into the Wisconsin wilderness, determined to survive on his own. The concept of Carter's story is appealing, but the execution falls flat. The pace is plodding, and the survivalist aspect isn't explored deeply enough. In truth, the story suffers from a lack of focus as it concentrates neither on the wilderness angle nor Andy's mental-health struggles. He seems less sick than rightfully angry at his family and their lack of support, and his trek into the woods is more about running away than proving his ability to thrive with little to no supplies. Unfortunately, Walkaway is a hollow read that fails its lead character.—Terri Clark, Smokey Hill Library, Centennial, CO
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