Going Wild: Volume 1

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!

One mysterious bracelet. A whole new world of trouble.

• A Reluctant Girl Hero: Charlie Wilde just wants to survive a new school and make the soccer team. She never asked to be a hero, especially one who can't control when she'll suddenly have the strength of an elephant.
• A Mysterious Device: Where did the strange bracelet come from? And why does it give Charlie the powers of the animal kingdom, from cheetah speed to abilities she hasn't even discovered yet?
• New School, New Friends: Moving from Chicago to Arizona is tough, and Charlie has to rely on her new friends Maria and Mac to help her uncover the truth before her powers cause a total disaster.
• Nonstop Action and Humor: From runaway super-speed to accidentally destroying things with super-strength, Charlie's new life is a hilarious and thrilling adventure that will keep readers turning the pages.