
The Adventure is Now
Jess Redman(Author)
Macmillan Children's Books (Publisher)
Published on 27. April 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-1-0350-2777-4 (ISBN)
Description
Milton is swept up in a quest for friends and excitement in Jess Redman's thrilling middle grade novel, The Adventure is Now.
Sometimes it's hard to be Milton P. Greene. He says all the wrong things, his family is falling apart, and everyone at school avoids him because of the very embarrassing Bird Brain Incident. But when Milton plays his video game Isle of Wild, he becomes someone else - Sea Hawk, the brave and brilliant naturalist explorer who conquers danger at every turn.
Then Milton's parents ship him off to the remote Lone Island for the summer. The island is chock-full of spectaculous species, and Milton realizes this is his chance to become the brave and brilliant naturalist he's always wanted to be - and even meet some fellow explorers!
But as it turns out, the future of the Lone Island is in some pretty serious peril, and the only thing that can save it is a field guide full of cryptic clues. So Milton and his unexpected new friends embark on a wild and wondrous adventure all of their own.
Sometimes it's hard to be Milton P. Greene. He says all the wrong things, his family is falling apart, and everyone at school avoids him because of the very embarrassing Bird Brain Incident. But when Milton plays his video game Isle of Wild, he becomes someone else - Sea Hawk, the brave and brilliant naturalist explorer who conquers danger at every turn.
Then Milton's parents ship him off to the remote Lone Island for the summer. The island is chock-full of spectaculous species, and Milton realizes this is his chance to become the brave and brilliant naturalist he's always wanted to be - and even meet some fellow explorers!
But as it turns out, the future of the Lone Island is in some pretty serious peril, and the only thing that can save it is a field guide full of cryptic clues. So Milton and his unexpected new friends embark on a wild and wondrous adventure all of their own.
Reviews / Votes
An emphasis on honesty and emotional directness that makes for an affirming adventure. * Publishers Weekly * The opportunities for the children to work through mutual suspicion and personal issues lead to an understanding of the importance of true friendship. * Booklist * The magical realism of this wild adventure will especially appeal to ecologically minded middle grade readers. * School Library Journal *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 11 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
246 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0350-2777-4 (9781035027774)
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Jess Redman
The Adventure is Now
E-Book
04/2023
Macmillan Children's Books
€10.99
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Jess Redman is an environmental educator, therapist, and author of award-winning books for young readers, including The Miraculous, Quintessence, and The Adventure is Now. She lives in Florida with her husband, their two children, and a hamster named Floof E. Cloud