An exciting survival series set in Alaska. Jack, Will, and Alex are three teens who constantly find themselves in extreme survival situations. Set in Takeetna, Alaska, along the border of Denali State Park, the book follows the boys, who enjoy spending their free time outdoors and end up in life threatening situations more often than not. In one book, the friends are trapped in an abandoned gold mine, in another, their plane crashes on a remote island. They experience a powerful earthquake, run from killer bees, and hide from an escaped murderer. The Alaskan location is the perfect environment for a survival series. Jack, Will, and Alex already know basic survival techniques that are put to the test every time they head out for some fun. The books are from Jack’s point of view, and although these stories fly by, Melisurgo strikes a nice balance between the boys’ dangerous adventures and Jack’s character development over the course of the series. VERDICT For readers who are interested in short and quick survival stories.