With Trapper Jim in the North Woods

"With Trapper Jim in the North Woods" by Lawrence J. Leslie is an adventure tale about five young boys—Max Hastings, Toby Jucklin, Steve Dowdy, Owen Hastings, and Clarence Griffin—who venture into the North Woods to visit Trapper Jim at his lodge. Filled with anticipation, the boys’ journey begins with unloading gear and quickly shifts to concern when Toby disappears while chasing a rabbit. As enthusiasm turns to worry, the story introduces the boys' friendship and the knowledge given by Trapper Jim, hinting at a larger set of adventures and challenges that await them in the wilderness.