Jump by Elisa Carbone

Part relationship, part adventure/rock climbing...this story is crafted around 2 troubled teen protagonists - PK and Critter - who run away with each other (before they even know each other!) to escape family problems that have become all-consuming.  

It is told in alternating, present-tense voices that jump from tense rock climbing experiences to angst filled teen age musings to logical coping mechanisms.

This is a fast-paced read, that carries the reader across country to the breathtaking world of rock-climbing, as PK and Critter work together to stay ahead of their pursuers.