Surviving Bear Island by Paul Greci

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“You never know, son, but in case something happens and you get into a pinch, it doesn’t hurt to be prepared.  It’s unlikely, but in case we find ourselves separated from each other or from our gear, at least you’ll have something.”  This is what Tom’s dad says as he gives him a survival kit.  Tom groans and complains, but shoves it into his pocket anyway.  Little does he know that it’ll be his saving grace after he and his father are in a kayak accident and Tom is stranded on Bear Island, in the remote Alaskan wilderness, alone.

The Living by Matt de la Pena

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Shy's summer job involves being on a cruise ship for four different eight day voyages. Trust me, it sounds much more glamorous than it really is. Shy hands out towels and water bottles to rich cruise passengers. He's making good money and the work is not too hard, but one night everything changes. He tries to prevent a passenger from jumping over the side of the ship, but fails. That night starts to haunt his dreams and life on the ship doesn't improve much, especially since he knows that someone is following him.