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When a college student from Iowa gets his dream job at a wilderness adventure camp in Northern Minnesota, he sets out on a journey that will lead him far away from everything he's ever known. As he wrestles with the challenges of being an inexperienced guide in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, his two best friends end up being people he never would have expected: a rough and tumble girl from Chicago and an exotic foreign exchange student from New Zealand. When the three friends paddle away on a trip that takes them deep into the North Woods, their adventure leads to a host of personal challenges, unexpected surprises, and delicious awakenings. As they explore the beautiful lakes and forbidding forests, they share intense joys, simple pleasures, and unforgettable experiences that teach them about true friendship, young love, perseverance, and sacrifice. Wrapped up in the mysteries of the stars and constellations high above, their time together on the lakes overflows with warm characters, earthy humor, and honest dialogue that will make you think about the more important things in life. Northern Lights will capture you in its brilliant starry web, embrace you for a season, and then release you to dream of the endless possibilities in your own life and the lives of those you love.

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What a wonderful story! I loved the beautiful descriptions of the Boundary Waters and the personal insights of the author. Such great experiences - a must-read! - K.B. (reader) I loved this book! I loved the setting and I found the characters to be believable. At first, I thought it was a novel, but then it seemed like an autobiography, but it is probably a bit of both. In any case, I enjoyed reading the book. There is no question that it is worthy of the B.R.A.G. Medallion. The author did a very nice job of character development and painting a picture of the surrounding. That it is the author's debut novel is impressive. - B.R.A.G. Medallion book review I appreciated the open, sincere dialogue between the three main characters - so full of honesty, humor, and depth. These are the questions many young people are asking in today's world. - S.V. (reader) The peaceful, relaxed pace of the story is a direct reflection of the author's experiences as a canoe guide in Northern Minnesota. It was as good as being there in person! So beautifully satisfying! - J.S. (adventure enthusiast) This book wasn't anything like what I was expecting. I figured there'd be plenty of pretty descriptions of the outdoors, a few bear stories, and some hair-raising adventures in the North Woods of Minnesota, but I was pleasantly surprised at the human aspect of the story. Specifically, the three main characters were truly genuine, heartfelt, relatable, and endearing. They made me want to work harder at being like them - more thoughtful, caring, understanding, tolerant, and empathetic of others. - C.T. (friend)

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Leo Solstrom is a writer, musician, and author. He has traveled extensively throughout the American West. He is an environmentalist and nature lover who enjoys taking time to walk, play, think, and dream in the beautiful outdoors. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area of northern Minnesota is his favorite place in all the world. He loves exploring the national parks, mountains, rivers, and coastlines of America. Currently, Leo lives in Waverly, Iowa with his family. He loves small-town life and the slower pace of rural Iowa. He has taken many groups to the Boundary Waters for weeklong adventures in the wilderness. He has also taken several trips to Chicago to learn about the issues of poverty and homelessness. Leo has also gone overseas on a number of service trips throughout his life.

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