The Young Forester

"The Young Forester" by Zane Grey is a story from the early 1900s about a boy named Kenneth Ward and his quest to become a forester. It's a story about nature, wanting more in life, and the drive to achieve personal goals. We first meet Kenneth and his brother, Hal, camping by the Susquehanna River. Kenneth expresses his strong desire to conserve natural resources by becoming a forester over pushback from his father. Shortly after the brother's camping trip, Kenneth travels to Arizona, far from home where he faces new challenges and dangers that test his dedication to his future. This sets the stage for an exciting trip, full of trouble, as Kenneth tries to make his own way in the wild.