When Slater convinces his family to stop at Arrowhead Trail on Malridge Mountain on the way to his aunt and uncle's house, he's disappointed when his younger brother's complaining quickly ends their hike. But Slater figures he can take a quick hike up the trail before his family is ready to leave the next morning. However, Slater's hike up to a beautiful view becomes a disastrous trip back down when he tries to recover his dropped mobile phone and can't get back on the trail. To get back to his family, Slater will have to work his way down the mountain battling bad weather, hunger, a few falls and one close encounter.

Lost in the Swamp

by Thomas Kingsley Troupe

Published 23 October 2025
On a hot summer day, Ronan and his friend Jee bike to Lilypad Park for sports practice. But when Jee whacks the ball particularly hard and sends Ronan chasing it into the nearby woods, Ronan comes across an abandoned canoe. The two decide to explore the nearby swamp a little in the canoe, but when the canoe springs a leak and they get off track, the friends will have to figure out how to get back home through the humid swamp. They'll also have to battle insects, mud, snakes and alligators to do it!