James Douglas

The Mountain Men James Douglas

See all my books at www.jamesmitchelldouglas.ca! IIt's 2020 and the middle of a pandemic. Thirteen-year-old Jamie Strings is just back to school after months of remote learning from his home on a farm. A bright kid, he finds himself bored and wishing he could be home where he would be free to roam the woods, hunting, fishing and exploring the landscape. He loves the adventures found in nature! He has a pretty good life on the farm with his two wise and loving parents. Billy Scrubbs is also back to school. His family bounces around a lot from place to place, because his dad gets in trouble due to his anger issues as well as his drinking and drug abuse problems. Billy is often hungry, shabbily dressed and he keeps to himself so people don't ask a lot of questions about the scrapes and bruises he sports much of the time. These two form an unlikely friendship, and that bond helps them to navigate some rather nasty circumstances that could potentially threaten their very lives and those of their families. Their survival skills, sense of fun and their desire to see good triumph over evil serve them well in situations that most people would shy away from. This story will bring you to laughter, to tears as well as keep you on the edge of your seat! A modern-day adventure story that will delight and enthrall both adolescents and adults.