Think about hiking with your family on a huge mountain then you get lost, you have no resources and have no idea where you are and somehow have to find a way to stay alive and get home. Lost On A Mountain In Maine By Don Fendler. All this took place on mount Katahdin in 1939 and in the time of 9 days. While Don tries to survive he has to face challenges like his feet getting so swollen he had to get rid of his shoes he also had no luck finding food or water. I personally would recommend this book for 3rd grade and up.