In "Desert Crossing" by Elise Broach, young protagonists embark on a gripping adventure across the vast, unforgiving landscape of the desert. During their journey, they confront the challenges of survival, the harsh realities of nature, and the bonds of friendship that deepen amid adversity. As they navigate their way through both external and internal conflicts, they learn valuable lessons about resilience, courage, and the importance of trust. The story weaves together themes of growth and discovery, revealing how challenges can transform relationships and foster a sense of belonging in the face of daunting obstacles. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Playaway Young Adult .

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade-9th grade.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2011 by Brilliance Audio .

Elise Broach won an award for WHEN DINOSAURS CAME WITH EVERYTHING. Cori Doerrfeld has illustrated a variety of children's books, including Brooke Shields' WELCOME TO YOUR WORLD