Things are tense at school, so when Annette Willard suggests a fishing trip, Swann Siddiq, Kelton Fielding and Hunter and Yumi Higgins all jump at the chance to get away from the drama.The group ventures out into the Idaho woods to Annette's favourite river spot. But with the other four coupling off, Yumi quickly feels like she's the only one catching fish, not feelings. Letting the others stay behind, Yumi makes her way home when she runs into Swann's rival, McKenzie Crenner, and her friends-and instantly connects with professional fisher Mason Bridger. But when they spot smoke rising in the woods between town and their fishing spot, they realise there's a forest fire raging-and closing in on them. The two friendship groups must put aside their feud and work together if they're going to get out of the forest alive.

Trent Reedy is the author of eight middle grade titles and has won numerous honors, awards, and nominations. A U.S. Army vet, Reedy grew up in Iowa and now lives in rural Washington with his wife and daughter.