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Wild Ride

A Graphic Guide Adventure

By (author) Liam O'Donnell
Illustrated by Mike Deas
Categories: Graphic novel / Comic book: action and adventure, Graphic novel, Comic book and Manga: genres, Graphic novels, Comic books, Cartoons, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General fiction, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Science and technology, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Nature, animals, the natural world
Series: Graphic Guides
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Paperback : 9781551437569, 64 pages, September 2007
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The first installment in the new Graphic Guide Adventure Series.

Description

Devin, Nadia and Marcus are on their way to visit their environmentalist parents who are working to stop a logging company from clear-cutting a remote valley. When their plane crashes and the pilot is killed, the kids are left to survive in the wild with Wiley, a government bureaucrat, who is the only other passenger on the plane. Learning to build a shelter and make a fire in the woods, they discover that Wiley is working with the logging company and will do anything to stop the secret getting out. On the run and in mortal danger, the three must outrun Wiley, escape a raging forest fire and outwit a hungry grizzly bear to make it to safety.

Awards

  • Commended, CCBC Best Books starred selection 2008
  • Commended, A Parent's Guide to the Best Kids' Comic selection 2012
  • Short-listed, Hackmatack Children's Choice Award nominee 2008

Reviews

"If you happen to have students that are struggling in reading I suggest that you introduce Wild Ride as it is sure to capture their interest and excitement!"

- Resource Links

"The design features of this book and colourful, glossy paper are sure to appeal to young readers. ..Recommended. "

- CM Magazine

"This title is perfect for reluctant readers and adventure aficionados. "

- School Library Journal

"The easy-to-follow survival adventure will engage reluctant readers, especially ones curious about survival skills. "

- Booklist

"Tweens and younger teens will be drawn to the graphic style and story line. "

- VOYA