365 Days to Alaska

365 Days to AlaskaDiscover the delightful journey in Cathy Carr's debut middle grade novel, *365 Days to Alaska*. Dive into the life of eleven year old Rigel Harman, a spirited girl who thrives in off the grid Alaska, where her days are filled with hunting, correspondence classes, and family games in their cozy two room cabin. She loves her unplugged lifestyle, which is rich with the beauty of nature, towering trees, and flowing streams. However, Rigel's world turns

Discover the delightful journey in Cathy Carr's debut middle-grade novel, *365 Days to Alaska*. Dive into the life of eleven-year-old Rigel Harman, a spirited girl who thrives in off-the-grid Alaska, where her days are filled with hunting, correspondence classes, and family games in their cozy two-room cabin. She loves her unplugged lifestyle, which is rich with the beauty of nature, towering trees, and flowing streams.

However, Rigel's world turns upside down when her parents' divorce forces her to relocate with her sisters and mother to suburban Connecticut. Living with a grandmother she barely knows, she finds the noisy, crowded, and nature-deprived environment stifling. Feeling lost in this unfamiliar place, Rigel clings to a promise from her father: survive one year in this new world, and he will bring her back home to Alaska.

Making friends and adjusting to a traditional school proves to be a monumental challenge until she stumbles upon an unlikely companion—a crow that resides behind her school. Their bond teaches Rigel about resilience, adaptation, and finding beauty amidst chaos. Through this heartwarming and humorous narrative, *365 Days to Alaska* captures the essence of family, friendship, and the universal journey of adapting to life's changes.

Cathy Carr weaves an enchanting tale that is perfect for young readers who appreciate stories of adventure and self-discovery, promising laughter, tears, and the pursuit of connection, even in the most unlikely of places. Join Rigel as she learns that home is not just a place, but a feeling you can carry with you, no matter where you are.