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Canyon Winter

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This is the most amazing story of a young child who has to learn quickly and grow up fast. It also teaches a lot about living off of the land. I read this book over 20 years ago and when I finally saw it in print last year again, I had to buy a copy so that I have one. Whether you are a Girl Scout a Boy Scout or just someone who likes adventure it is a must. I recommend it to anyone who loves the outdoors and adventure. If I could have I would have given it 7 stars.

This book truly paints an everlasting picture in the readers mind of what happened to Peter in his struggle to survive and his hopes of returning home.I read this book in 6th grade and liked it so much I am now getting it for my 6th grade son. Thanks R.Rosbury

I read this book about five years ago as an adult, a school librarian. I lost track of the title and have been haunted by the book ever since. Tonight I found the title, tomorrow, I will order it for my library. It will fill the adventure nitch in my school library, along the lines of Paulsen's Hatchet, but even more unforgetable because of the hermit.

I remember reading this book in the early 80s, and loved it. I bought a copy at the time and saved it and now love to read it to my own son.

It is filled with a lot of good lessons for children, lessons about the sanctitiy of all life and about the reciprocal relationship between man, wildlife and the environment. It is a story that thoughfully illustrates how man is part of nature, as opposed to man being above nature.

Have you ever been on an island then find someone well Peter Grayson has, every other story has them by themselves but Canyon Winters different. Peter lives in New York; he knows nothing about the wilderness or how to do stuff in the wilderness. Then he finds out more and many more. If you want to find out how go ahead jump in its only 202 pages. You'll be amazed by how it seems so short.
Peter meets many challenges in the story. Peter meets Omar Pickett who is a canyon rat who has lots of friends but it's not human where talking about. Omar knows everything about the wilderness and how to survive. And later something very interesting happens to Omar. Peter will eventually be alone in the wilderness. He has to wait a whole year until he is rescued. They have lots of food but they don't get it all to themselves. Canyon Winter is 202 pages of adventure. It's really really really really really really good once you get started.
My favorite part of the book is when Peter first finds Omar Pickett. Its because Peter just got in the forest. Then he finds this place and when he goes inside there's tons of food. So Peter eats a can. Then Omar comes out and sees him so Peter tells Omar why and how he got there, they started a conversation and he was alright with Peter staying there. Then they became friends. They worked together to stay alive.
The most important thing I learned from the story is that when your stranded in the forest try your hardest to survive and not die.
Walt Morey also made Gentle Ben. Similar books are Hatchet, Brian's Hunt, and Brian's Winter. Those are also good adventure books. But Canyon Winter is the best.
I recommend you read this book because you'll start it then finish it in a blink of an eye, you'll wish there was more to read.

Canyon Winter


Canyon Winter is a book written by Walt Morey. The main part of the story takes place in the mountains.
Lucky To Survive

It's a story about a boy who was involved in a plane crash which the pilot saved him in. The pilot died, but a boy named Peter survived. He met an old man named Omar Picket who helped Peter stay alive with food and shelter. In Peters search to find his way home, Omar ends up saving him from dangers in the wilderness. Omar also taught Peter survival skills. Peter and Omar became best friends. One of them lives, and one of them dies. You better read the book to find out.
You Better Be Ready

I liked this book because new things kept popping up. Each page was full of excitement and adventure. Wild animals attacked Peter, and Omar saved his life. Their friendship grew stronger every day .I loved this book because every time they turned a corner there was another adventure for them to experience.
Will To Live

No mater how many obstacles he ran into, Peter always focused on his goal to return to his family.
Thumbs Up

I would recommend this book to anyone who likes to read exciting books and wilderness books with animals.

This book for some reason has stood out in my mind for the last 12 years. Ihave never forgotten the tittle or the author. I read the book somewhere around the seventh grade and it has inspired me ever since. Probably because of the young boy overcomming the unbeatable odds of the wilderness. I really can't say enouph about this book, except for that I've looked for it ever since and have never found it untill now. If someone hasn't read this book they are really missing out. Even though the reviews state it is for young adults I recall it beeing very graphic and detailed, and would reccomend it to anyone!! Mathie Brown Dallas Texas

I this this is a wonderful book. It teaches respect, bravery, honesty, perseverance, trust, and protecting what you love, like a virgin forest from loggers. I think that everyone should read this book. I would be more helpful, though, if you lowered the price. I had a little trouble buying it. I hope everyone else who read this review will buy the book from you. CANYON WINTER!!!

This is one of the best books ever. My husband read it in school and just last year, remembered it. This is from someone who doesn't read much. Our whole family has read it,loved it!,and I buy it now for gift. Great read!

Peter was a teenager that crashed in a wilderness. He didn't know what to do or what to expect. He learns many lessons about life from a man named Omar. He saves something that is important. Read the book to find out what it is and how he does it.