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Going Wild

by Lisa McMann

Animal abilities meet a mysterious device

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Awards & Recognition

  • Author recognition

    New York Times bestselling author

    Lisa McMann is described as a New York Times bestselling author of the Unwanteds series.

  • Critical praise

    Praise from Katherine Applegate

    Katherine Applegate praises the book as “gripping, action-packed, and filled with humor and heart.”

AlbakiReads Editorial

Animal abilities meet a mysterious device

Charlie Wilde’s move from Chicago to suburban Arizona is followed by an unexpected change: a bracelet gives her abilities associated with animals, including a cheetah’s speed and an elephant’s strength. The science-fiction premise links those powers to real animal feats, while Charlie’s effort to understand and control the device brings her new friends Maria and Mac into the mystery. School and soccer remain part of her adjustment to a new place, alongside the question of where the bracelet’s capabilities come from. The book combines a young protagonist’s discovery of unusual powers with animal-inspired facts and a friendship-centered investigation.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Middle-grade readers interested in science-fiction adventures and extraordinary abilities.
  • Readers who enjoy stories featuring animal facts and animal-inspired powers.
  • Readers looking for a story that includes friendship, a move to a new community, and school life.

Themes

Animal abilitiesUnexpected powersFriendship and trustAdjusting to a new community

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Book overview

Spider-Man meets Animorphs in this thrilling middle grade series from Lisa McMann, New York Times bestselling author of the Unwanteds series.

Katherine Applegate--Newbery Medal winning author of The One and Only Ivan, Wishtree, and Endling--calls this book "gripping, action-packed, and filled with humor and heart."

Charlie Wilde knew her life would change forever when her family moved from the city of Chicago to the suburbs of Arizona...and 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 elephant--and that's 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!

 

Charlie thought moving was the biggest challenge she'd face. She was wrong.

 

  • A Reluctant Hero: Charlie Wilde didn't ask for superpowers. She just wanted to make the soccer team and survive being the new kid in school.
  • Secret Powers: A mysterious bracelet grants her the speed of a cheetah and the strength of an elephant, but she has no idea how to control it.
  • An Unlikely Friendship: To figure out the truth, she'll have to trust her new friends, Maria and Mac, who are the only ones who know her secret.
  • Fast-Paced Action: Called "gripping and action-packed" by a Newbery Medal-winning author, this adventure blends science fiction with amazing animal facts.
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