Going Wild: A Thrilling Superhero Adventure with Cheetah Speed and Elephant Strength for Kids (Ages 8-12) - Softcover

McMann, Lisa

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062337157 ISBN 13: 9780062337153

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2017

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

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.

From the Back Cover

Charlie Wilde knew her life would change forever when she moved to hot, boring Arizona . . . and that was before she found the bracelet. After she puts it on, Charlie suddenly gets a cheetah’s speed, an elephant’s strength—and that’s just the beginning. She’d be thrilled about her amazing abilities if she had any idea how to control them. So Charlie must put her trust in new friends to help uncover the truth behind the mysterious bracelet.

Edition details

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0062337157
• ISBN 13: 9780062337153
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400