I recently finished reading The Trap by John Smelcer.  If you like Hatchet, you should like The Trap.  Albert Least-Weasel is out checking his traplines in the Alaskan wilderness as he has always done for the past sixty years.  When he doesn’t return as scheduled, his grandson, Johnny Least-Weasel begins to worry.  The temperatures are steadily dropping.  Should he follow the advice of his uncle and wait or should he follow his heart and go look for his grandfather? 

There are several attributes that make this book an interesting and enjoyable read.  The story is told in alternating chapters, one in Albert’s voice and the other in Johnny’s voice.  Each chapter begins with a Native American legend which gives you an additional tale.  The harsh setting of the Alaskan wilderness adds to the intensity of this survival tale.  For those of you who love survival and adventure, try out The Trap.