Mark is a regular kid. He has a dog named Beau and a best friend named Jessie. Life was great until a phone call from the doctor reveals Mark has cancer. Mark suffered through treatments and battled the disease, and seemed to beat it, but now it's back again, and according to the doctor things aren't looking good.
After suffering and watching his family and friends suffer from their side of the disease, Mark has made a decision. He plans to hike to the top of Mt. Rainier like he and his grandfather had planned years ago. His grandfather may not have lived to make the climb, but Mark vows to do it. He will probably die on the mountain, but that is better than having his family and Jessie watch him die in some hospital bed.
Mark and Beau set off on his last adventure. Jessie knows about the plan but has promised to keep his secret. If the pieces all fall in place, Mark will achieve his goal before cancer stops him.
Author Dan Gemeinhart's first book published in 2015 is a heartbreaking story of love, pain, and courage. Told in alternating chapters by Mark and Jessie, readers will follow Mark's travels as he lives life according to his plan.
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