
The End of the Wild
Nicole Helget(Author)
Little, Brown Young Readers (Publisher)
Published on 27. April 2017
Book
Hardback
272 pages
978-0-316-24511-1 (ISBN)
Description
Eleven-year-old Fern's rundown home borders a pristine forest, where her impoverished family hunts and forages for food. It's also her refuge from the crushing responsibility of caring for her wild younger brothers and PTSD-stricken stepfather. But when a fracking company rolls into town, Fern realizes that her special grove could be ripped away, and no one else seems to care.
Her stepfather thinks a job with the frackers could help pull the family out of poverty. Her wealthy grandfather--who wants to take custody of Fern and her brothers--likes the business it brings to his manufacturing company. Facing adversity from all sides, can one young girl make a difference in the fate of her family and their way of life?
This modern, beautifully written story from the acclaimed author of Wonder at the Edge of the Worldexplores the timely themes of poverty, environmental protection, what makes a family, and finding your place in the world.
Her stepfather thinks a job with the frackers could help pull the family out of poverty. Her wealthy grandfather--who wants to take custody of Fern and her brothers--likes the business it brings to his manufacturing company. Facing adversity from all sides, can one young girl make a difference in the fate of her family and their way of life?
This modern, beautifully written story from the acclaimed author of Wonder at the Edge of the Worldexplores the timely themes of poverty, environmental protection, what makes a family, and finding your place in the world.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Little, Brown & Company
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
306 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-316-24511-1 (9780316245111)
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Nicole Helget
The End of the Wild
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04/2017
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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Nicole Helget is the acclaimed author of the middle grade novel Wonder at the Edge of the World and The End of the Wild, as well as three adult novels, The Turtle Catcher, The Summer of Ordinary Ways, andStillwater. She has also co-authored a middle grade novel, Horse Camp. She lives in St. Peter, Minnesota.