The Epic Tales of a Misfit Hero

Andrew has just turned twelve and become the newest deacon in the Highland Fourth Ward quorum—and he feels anything but heroic. When his deacons quorum sets off on a rainy backpacking trip, everything goes wrong: porcupines, floods, a bear, and a fallen tree that seriously injures their leader. Stranded and terrified, six ordinary, awkward boys must rely on prayer, priesthood, and each other to save a man's life. A funny, heartfelt coming-of-age story about discovering that the weak and simple are exactly whom God trusts.

• The perfect gift for a boy being ordained a deacon—a hero who feels just as ordinary and awkward as he does
• Laugh-out-loud funny AND genuinely faith-promoting: pink ponchos, porcupines, and priesthood blessings
• A survival adventure that shows twelve-year-olds are stronger than the world says—because Heavenly Father trusts the weak and simple
• Written by a real Scout and Young Men leader (Search and Rescue was only called once!)

“The world may say you are weak, that you're simple. But Heavenly Father says you're strong. And He trusts you. So don't let Him down.”

Perfect for an LDS boy aged 10-14—especially a new or soon-to-be deacon—who loves adventure and humor and needs to feel that his ordinary self matters.