Silas and Eve are both running—from mistakes, from grief and from the parts of their past they would rather leave behind. After previously crossing paths during a trekking competition that Eve’s team won, the two went their separate ways. But when Eve reaches out to Silas with an invitation to undertake an even more challenging trek, he accepts, seeing it as a chance to escape his own troubles. However, the wilderness has a way of stripping away pretense, and the journey soon becomes far more dangerous than either of them could have imagined.
Lawrence creates a relentless, fast-paced narrative that refuses to let readers catch their breath. This is not an adventure for the faint-hearted. From the biting cold that seeps into their bones to the treacherous climbs, brutal terrain and constant uncertainty of what lies ahead, the Tasmanian wilderness becomes a character in its own right. Lawrence’s immersive writing places readers beside Silas and Eve every exhausting, terrifying step of the way.
One of the most refreshing aspects of the novel is its dual perspective. Silas and Eve are given equal weight in the story, creating two protagonists who are complex, flawed and deeply human. Neither is a perfect hero; both are carrying their own fears, making mistakes and confronting the consequences of their choices. Their individual emotional journeys are just as compelling as their physical struggle to survive.
Beneath the thrilling adventure lies a thoughtful exploration of responsibility, forgiveness and personal growth. Into the Storm asks difficult questions about the choices we make, the consequences that follow, and whether we can find the courage not only to face our mistakes but also to let go of the things that no longer define us.
With high-stakes action, vivid natural settings and emotionally rich characters, Into the Storm is an intense survival story that will keep readers turning pages long into the night.
Title: Into the Storm
Author: Hayley Lawrence
Publisher: Scholastic Australia
Publication Date: 1 June 2026
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781761727931
For ages: 11+
Type: Middle Grade
One of the most refreshing aspects of the novel is its dual perspective. Silas and Eve are given equal weight in the story, creating two protagonists who are complex, flawed and deeply human. Neither is a perfect hero; both are carrying their own fears, making mistakes and confronting the consequences of their choices. Their individual emotional journeys are just as compelling as their physical struggle to survive.
Beneath the thrilling adventure lies a thoughtful exploration of responsibility, forgiveness and personal growth. Into the Storm asks difficult questions about the choices we make, the consequences that follow, and whether we can find the courage not only to face our mistakes but also to let go of the things that no longer define us.
With high-stakes action, vivid natural settings and emotionally rich characters, Into the Storm is an intense survival story that will keep readers turning pages long into the night.
Title: Into the Storm
Author: Hayley Lawrence
Publisher: Scholastic Australia
Publication Date: 1 June 2026
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781761727931
For ages: 11+
Type: Middle Grade
