Thirteen year old Brian Robeson is on his way to visit his father when the single engined plane which he is flying, crashes. Suddenly, Brian's alone in the Canadian wilderness with nothing but his clothing, a tattered windbreaker, and a hatchet his mother had given him as a present.- And the dreadful secret that has teared him apart ever since his parents' divorce. But now Brian has no time for anger, self-pity, or despair- It will take all of his know-how and determination, and more courage then he knew he possessed, to survive.
Brian Robeson's family has fallen apart caused by the secret Brian possessed, that caused Brian to fly to his fathers home but his trip plan has a unexpected "landing" with the pilot dead Brian is forced to work and depend on himself not only that but he has found his water but now he's on the hunt for food. Life has gotten hard but Brian is determined to get the best of what he has and he has his mind set that he will survive.