46 pages • 1 hour read
Mindy McginnisBe Not Far from Me
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Be Not Far from Me by Mindy McGinnis, Ashley Hawkins, after discovering her boyfriend cheating at a party, runs into the woods, injures her foot, and becomes lost. She must utilize her survival skills to endure the wilderness, facing physical and emotional challenges, while navigating themes of natural wildness and personal resilience.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Be Not Far from Me by Mindy McGinnis is a compelling survival story that captivates readers with its intense, raw portrayal of the wilderness. Praise centers on its vivid descriptions and strong, resilient protagonist. Criticisms include some predictability in the plot and graphic moments that may be intense for some readers. Overall, it's a gripping and emotional read.
Who Should Read Be Not Far from Me?
Ideal for readers who enjoy raw survival stories with strong, resilient female protagonists, Be Not Far from Me by Mindy McGinnis will captivate fans of Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet and Karen Hesse’s Out of the Dust. The gripping narrative embraces themes of endurance, nature’s brutality, and self-discovery.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
1080L