Going Wild
Book 1 in Going Wild
- Subject
- Science Fiction - General
- Age
- 6-8 years
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Pages
- 400
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Size
- 12.9 cm Ă 19.1 cm
- ISBN
- 9780062337153
Spider-Man meets Animorphs in this thrilling middle grade series from Lisa McMann, New York Times bestselling author of the Unwanteds series.
Katherine ApplegateâNewbery Medal winning author of The One and Only Ivan, Wishtree, and Endlingâcalls this book âgripping, action-packed, and filled with humor and heart.â
Charlie Wilde knew her life would change forever when her family moved from the city of Chicago to the suburbs of ArizonaâŠand that was before she found the bracelet. After putting it on, she notices odd things start to happen. Suddenly Charlie seems to have the speed of a cheetah and the strength of an elephantâand thatâs just the beginning.
She would be thrilled about her transformation if she had any idea how to use the device or control her amazing powers. So Charlie is forced to put her trust in new friends to help her uncover the surprising truth behind the mysterious bracelet.
The Going Wild series is perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, Brandon Mull, and Ridley Pearson looking for a new twist on their middle grade adventures. It blends science fiction with the animal kingdom, highlighting some of the incredible feats that animals can achieve, which might seem possible only in comic books but are actually completely true.
Don't miss Going Wild #2: Predator vs. Prey and Going Wild #3: Clash of Beasts!
About the author
Lisa McMannAuthor
Lisa McMann is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous books for kids and teens, including the middle grade dystopian fantasy series The Unwanteds. She lives with her family in Phoenix, Arizona. You can follow Lisa on Twitter and Facebook or visit her at www.lisamcmann.com.
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What reviewers said
âThe first book of a gripping, canât-put-down trilogy. Once again, Lisa McMann demonstrates her remarkable ability to create action-packed fantasies filled with humor and heart. Kids will go wild for Going Wild!â â Katherine Applegate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Newbery Medal winner The One and Only Ivan
âGoing Wild has it allâdrama, soccer, and superpowers, with a heroine who is super, sure, but also incredibly real and down-to-earth. As much as readers will be amazed by what Charlie can do, theyâll cheer for her because sheâs the superhero next door.â â Gordon Korman, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Masterminds series, Ungifted, and Slacker
âLike no other writer, Lisa McMann creates real, lovable characters and then yanks their lives inside out with nail-biting suspense, a shocker at every turn, and stakes that climb to crazy, impossible heights. I hope itâs not rude to beg for the sequel, because the line begins here.â
âFilled with action, adventure, and a good dollop of wish fulfillment, McMannâs superhero origin story should capture the imagination of any reader who wonders what it would be like to be more than just an average kid.â
âA fast-paced adventure with a very likable heroine. Fans of Rick Riordan and Brandon Mull will not be disappointed.â
âBlending action, fantasy, and sci-fi with tween angst, this is poised to be a hit with the legions of fans of the Unwanteds series.â
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