{"product_id":"davids-stool-pm-coston-9798240933295","title":"David's Stool","description":"\u003cp\u003eDavid's Stool: A Gripping Wilderness Survival Novel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn unforgettable story of resilience, teenage survival against all odds, and the enduring power of family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a routine flight over the rugged Canadian wilderness turns tragic, thirteen-year-old David Lee Barbeau, Jr. finds himself the sole survivor of a devastating plane crash. Stranded deep within the primal forests of Pukaskwa National Park, injured and completely alone, David must face his greatest enemy: paralyzing fear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEquipped only with his sharp intellect, a few salvaged tools, and the deep-woods lore taught to him by his parents and Ottawa Native American grandparents, David embarks on an epic, year-long battle for survival. From engineering a makeshift shelter inside a hollowed-out red oak tree to building a functional water-powered DC generator out of plane wreckage, David uses his natural scientific genius to conquer the wild. But as the bitter Canadian winter sets in, survival becomes as much a psychological battle against PTSD and isolation as it is against the elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, back in civilization, his desperate parents refuse to give up hope, launching a massive search effort fueled by local tribal communities who refuse to let the land claim one of their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid's Stool is a powerful coming-of-age adventure packed with authentic wilderness skills, rich cultural heritage, and a heartwarming exploration of familial love, quantitative success, and the triumph of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy Readers Will Love David's Stool: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Survival Grit: Rich with detailed, realistic survival tactics-from foraging native plants and tracking game to complex DIY engineering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep Emotional Core: A touching story about a boy clinging to a handmade wooden stool as a symbol of his family's love and connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultural Representation: Features a beautifully woven narrative highlighting Ottawa Native American heritage, traditional chants, and advocacy against historical injustices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcquired Savant Elements: An intriguing look at how a traumatic brain injury unlocks extraordinary, hyper-focused problem-solving abilities in a young protagonist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Pm Coston\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798240933295\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e PM Coston\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.01lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d","brand":"Pm Coston","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":49084225650943,"sku":"9798240933295","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/davids-stool-pm-coston-9798240933295","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}