PAM WITHERS is an award-winning young-adult author of 23 sports and adventure novels particularly popular with boys. A former journalist, editor and outdoor guide, she is also co-author of Jump-Starting Boys (on getting boys to read). Based in Vancouver, she is a three-time Ontario Library Association Red Maple Award nominee (for Stowaway, Tracker’s Canyon, and First Descent), and a Silver Nautilus Book Awards winner for First Descent. Her website is www.pamwithers.com