The Last Man off the Mountain — Daris Howard

In this book in the Under Open Skies series, Tom Johnson has been asked to be scoutmaster for a troop with 18 tough boys. He faces the challenges of taking over from a beleaguered scoutmaster, less than helpful parents, and the dynamics of a mixture of belligerent and reluctant boys. He, along with his new mountain-man-like assistant, work to mold the boys into a cohesive, well-trained scout troop.If you love humorous, heartwarming, life-challenging stories of youthful antics, this book is for you.