The End of the Wild

By: Nicole Helget

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Synopsis: A modern, beautifully written story set against the backdrop of the controversial issue of fracking that explores the timely themes of poverty, environmental protection, what makes a family, and finding your place in the world.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?

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 272 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780316245128
Related ISBNs:: 9780316245111
Publisher:: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Date of Addition:: 06/17/21
Copyrighted By:: Nicole Helget
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Animals, Cooking, Food and Wine, Literature and Fiction, Outdoors and Nature, Parenting and Family
Grade Levels:: Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade
Reading Age:: 8–12
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.