Jack and the Wild Life
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014 · Est. 2 hour read

Jack and the Wild Life

By Lisa Doan, Ivica Stevanovic (Illustrator)

Part of the The Berenson Schemes series

Stranded in Kenya, Jack faces wild animals and questions his family's risky decisions.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 21 ratings
144 pages· 20,052 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Jack Berenson's parents' latest scheme lands the family in Kenya, where an animal attack leaves him stranded up a tree. With limited supplies, Jack must outsmart a honey badger and avoid an angry elephant. As he navigates these wild challenges, Jack wonders if the new family rules can truly keep him safe. Will he survive this adventure, or will his parents' risky plans lead to disaster? Discover the thrilling journey of survival and self-discovery in the heart of the African wilderness.

From the publisher

After a wild plan by his parents left Jack stranded in the Caribbean, the Berenson family decided to lay out some rules. Jack’s mom and dad agreed they wouldn’t take so many risks. Jack agreed he’d try to live life without worrying quite so much. Then Jack’s parents thought up another get-rich-quick scheme.

Now the family’s driving around Kenya. An animal attack is about to send Jack up a tree—alone, with limited supplies. As Jack attempts to outsmart a ferocious honey badger and keep away from an angry elephant, he’ll have plenty of time to wonder if the Berenson Family Decision-Making Rules did enough to keep him out of trouble.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
144
Words
20,052
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
710L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about AfricaBooks about familyBooks about parentsBooks about adventure and adventurers
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.9
F&P level
~Q
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
166252
Publication
Published
August 1, 2014
First published
January 1, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781467710770

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