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This book entitled Death Mountain caught my eye when I was walking through the library at my job. It's by Sherry Shahan and it's about a group of people that go hiking along the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Suddenly, a deadly storm descends upon the mountain. Lightning strikes and everyone scrambles for safety and shelter. The two main characters, Erin and Mae, become separated from the group. As the days pass, the two girls must rely on their own determination and skills, as well as each other. They face danger, hunger, freezing nights, exhaustion, and injuries.