The Long Hike - by Meghan McCarthy (Hardcover)

Name: The Long Hike - by Meghan McCarthy (Hardcover)
Brand: Beach Lane Books
SKU: 1006772210
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Highlights

Award-winning nonfiction creator Meghan McCarthy tells the story of Earl Shaffer, the first person to thru-hike all 2,000-plus miles of the Appalachian Trail in one hiking season in this empowering picture book.
11.5" x 8.5" Hardcover
48 Pages
Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography

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Book Synopsis

Award-winning nonfiction creator Meghan McCarthy tells the story of Earl Shaffer, the first person to thru-hike all 2,000-plus miles of the Appalachian Trail in one hiking season in this empowering picture book.

While serving in World War II, Earl Shaffer lost his best friend in combat. After the war ended, he returned home and set off on a hiking adventure to walk off his troubles and find solace in the beauty and "power of nature," as he put it in his diary.

Earl didn't use a tent, preferring to sleep under the stars. He survived the cold, harsh rain, mud, blisters, steep mountaintops, and a plethora of bugs. But among the challenges, Earl also discovered wildlife, beautiful plants, and breathtaking views.

Since that first historic hike, Earl's story has inspired generations of people to quite literally follow in his footsteps. And now, utilizing snippets from Earl's diary and poetry, this book allows young readers to join Earl on that record-breaking hike.

About the Author

Meghan McCarthy is the award-winning author and illustrator of many books for children, including Earmuffs for Everyone!: How Chester Greenwood Became Known as the Inventor of Earmuffs; Daredevil: The Daring Life of Betty Skelton; Pop!: The Invention of Bubble Gum; City Hawk: The Story of Pale Male; Seabiscuit the Wonder Horse; All That Trash; and Action! A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, she lives in Brooklyn, New York. Visit her at Meghan-McCarthy.com.

Dimensions (Overall): 11.5 Inches (H) x 8.5 Inches (W) x .13 Inches (D)

Number of Pages: 48

Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction

Sub-Genre: Biography & Autobiography

Publisher: Beach Lane Books

Theme: Sports & Recreation

Format: Hardcover

Author: Meghan McCarthy

Language: English

Street Date: June 16, 2026

TCIN: 1006772210

UPC: 9781665949941

Item Number (DPCI): 247-35-2320

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.13 inches length x 8.5 inches width x 11.5 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds

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