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David's Stool
Hardcover
Mystery & ThrillerGeneral FictionHistorical Fiction
Publisher Price: $34.99
Publisher: PM Coston
Published: Jun 8 2026
Pages: 216
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
David's Stool: A Gripping Wilderness Survival Novel
An unforgettable story of resilience, teenage survival against all odds, and the enduring power of family.
When a routine flight over the rugged Canadian wilderness turns tragic, thirteen-year-old David Lee Barbeau, Jr. finds himself the sole survivor of a devastating plane crash. Stranded deep within the primal forests of Pukaskwa National Park, injured and completely alone, David must face his greatest enemy: paralyzing fear.
Equipped only with his sharp intellect, a few salvaged tools, and the deep-woods lore taught to him by his parents and Ottawa Native American grandparents, David embarks on an epic, year-long battle for survival. From engineering a makeshift shelter inside a hollowed-out red oak tree to building a functional water-powered DC generator out of plane wreckage, David uses his natural scientific genius to conquer the wild. But as the bitter Canadian winter sets in, survival becomes as much a psychological battle against PTSD and isolation as it is against the elements.
Meanwhile, back in civilization, his desperate parents refuse to give up hope, launching a massive search effort fueled by local tribal communities who refuse to let the land claim one of their own.
David's Stool is a powerful coming-of-age adventure packed with authentic wilderness skills, rich cultural heritage, and a heartwarming exploration of familial love, quantitative success, and the triumph of the human spirit.
Why Readers Will Love David's Stool:
- Authentic Survival Grit: Rich with detailed, realistic survival tactics-from foraging native plants and tracking game to complex DIY engineering.
- Deep Emotional Core: A touching story about a boy clinging to a handmade wooden stool as a symbol of his family's love and connection.
- Cultural Representation: Features a beautifully woven narrative highlighting Ottawa Native American heritage, traditional chants, and advocacy against historical injustices.
- Acquired Savant Elements: An intriguing look at how a traumatic brain injury unlocks extraordinary, hyper-focused problem-solving abilities in a young protagonist.
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