The courage test

"Will has no choice. His father drags him along on a wilderness adventure in the footsteps of legendary explorers Lewis and Clark--whether he likes it or not. All the while, Will senses that something about this trip isn't quite right. Along the journey, Will meets fascinating strangers and experiences new thrills, including mountain cliffs, white-water rapids, and a heart-pounding encounter with a bear. It is a journey into the soul of America's past and the meaning of family in the future"--Dust jacket.