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Synopsis
Bullied in foster care and then by his adoptive mother's boyfriend, Seth decides to head out on his own. Brooke thinks she might be pregnant and, instead of facing her controlling mother, she runs. The strangers meet in a wilderness park on Vancouver Island, where basic survival is a challenge. As they work together to find food, water, and shelter, they find the strength to take control of their own lives.
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About the Author
JODI LUNDGREN's love of backpacking has taken her to the Cape Scott and Juan de Fuca trails on Vancouver Island and to the Camino del Norte in Spain. She currently lives in Victoria, British Columbia, where she teaches English and Creative Writing at Camosun College. Gone Wild follows on the success of her last teen novel, Blow, also in the Lorimer SideStreets series.
Review
"While Seth's story is one of genuine abuse, Brooke's is more about poor choices bringing difficult consequences. However, the differences are the strength of this brief novel. Pain is real to the one suffering, yet healing is available to those willing to be vulnerable to others. Lundgren's sure hand guides Seth and Brooke toward hope and healing and avoids the trap of sentimentality. A breath of fresh air lifts these familiar themes." (Kirkus Reviews 2016-08-01)
"This book runs with themes of self discovery as well as coming of age . . . The lessons contained in the characters' stories can readily be applied to numerous situations, and are certainly useful, especially during the volatile, emotionally charged teenage years. As it's a short book it could be a good choice for classroom reading in middle school and or high school." (Isis Erb, NetGalley Reviewer 2016-01-21)
"I think this would be a good book for upper middle schoolers into high school. It would appeal to struggling or unmotivated readers especially because of the length and vocabulary . . . I would recommend for a high school or middle school teacher for their classroom." (Kendice Kunce, Educator 2016-01-12)
"A story of give and take, engaging themes of courage, trust, and growth. Brooke is a strong character, and it's refreshing to read about a girl becoming a woman whose self-determination arises from something other than sexuality and a heterosexual relationship. Seth's discomfort with Brooke's potential pregnancy, and the idea that she is contemplating abortion, echoes Canada's social discomfort with this topic and could generate valuable discussion in a classroom setting." (Resource Links 2015-12-01)
"Lundgren explores on a profound level the ability of the university to bring into our lives the people we need most to help us go on. Similar in theme to Cheryl Strayed's Wild, Lundgren brings to a teen audience a quickly paced story about the resorative power of nature, and the capacity for solitude and connection to prove clarity." (Amy Mathers, National Reading Campaign 2015-11-13)
"At times, Gone Wild reminds me of the William Bell YA novel Crabbe, which is enjoyed by students and is commonly used in English classes in my school board. Both novels present a not-so-typical person vs. nature conflict, involving young people who learn many lessons about survival, trust, and self-reliance during their time in the wilderness." (Gillian Lapenski, CM Magazine 2015-12-18)
"I thought this book took on some very real challenges that teenagers face today. Lundgren has created two really likable characters in Seth and Brook. They are easy to relate to and the story is very engaging. Lundgren is very direct with her language and does not shy away from some of the more difficult topics, but at the same time she is very sensitive in how she describes some of the more distressing scenes . . . I would recommend this book to anyone with middle-school aged teenagers. The writing is not difficult to read and the story is of a good length. An enjoyable book." (Kate Harle, NetGalley Reviewer 2016-01-23)
"Moved along by the alternating points of view, the pace is so quick that I can’t picture even the most reluctant reader getting bored with it. Recommended." (CM Magazine 2015-12-18)
"The characters are interesting with real problems that middle school and high school students will find relevant. This would be a good choice for students who are reading below grade level. I can see it used in a literature group because it has good opportunities both for predicting what will happen next, and it should spark lively classroom discussions." (Judy Gottschalk, Educator 2016-01-08)
"Lundgren's sure hand guides Seth and Brooke toward hope and healing and avoids the trap of sentimentality. A breath of fresh air lifts these familiar themes." (Kirkus Reviews 2016-09-01)
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- PublisherLorimer Children & Teens
- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 1459409884
- ISBN 13 9781459409880
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages176
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