Wild Trek

Link Stevens embarks into the Caribous, a menacing mountain range untrod by human feet, to save two explorers stranded after a plane crash. This tale of adventure and survival pits man against beast, wilderness… and fellow man. Primal ingenuity and will to live are put to the test in this engrossing tale from 1950.


“A sure-fire hit … An exciting manhunt, a Crusoe-like struggle for survival, and a fine partnership between a man and his dog.”

- The New York Times


“Full of thrills, WILD TREK holds the absorbed attention of readers who like outdoor adventure and animals.”

- Horn Book


“Superior adventure reading … Excellent, fast-paced action yarn reminiscent of the works of Jack London.”

- Kirkus


“Well-written story, conveying the majestic beauty of the Canadian wilderness, and the suspense and danger of a desperate struggle for survival.” 

- School Library Journal


Jim Kjelgaard (1910-1959) was born in the Pennsylvania mountains and grew up living an outdoor life with his brothers. His formal education ended with high school, but his desire to learn and communicate lasted all his life. He wanted to write of the things he knew: the animals and people who lived close to the natural world he loved. He did so with considerable talent and clarity, producing many magazine articles, short stories, and some forty books, until he became a classic author for young adults. He loved his animal companions and always had dogs with him. Everything interested him: history, languages, anthropology. He had a gift for listening to others and making them feel at ease. His last years were spent in the Arizonan Sonoran desert, which he also grew to love. He left behind his writings, which have proved a gift to many.