Wild Wave
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2024 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Wild Wave

Written by Rodman Philbrick

Book #3 in the The Wilds series

Two kids must survive a tsunami's aftermath and find help in a devastated world.

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192 pages· 31,448 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Nick and Jess face nature's fury when a tsunami devastates their town. Stranded in a shattered landscape, they must navigate danger to find safety. Encountering an elderly couple in need, the stakes rise as they work together to survive. Can they find help before it's too late?

From the publisher

Another WILD adventure from Rodman Philbrick, author of Wildfireand Wild River. When two kids become trapped in the aftermath of a tsunami, they must figure out a way to find help. It’s kids vs. nature in another edge-of-your seat read!When a tsunami heads for the coast, Nick Chase and Jess Hardy must run. They make it into the woods above the bay–only to witness the sea flooding their neighborhood along the shore. Destroying everything.In the broken landscape that’s left behind, the two must try to find their way to safety. But when they come across a stranded elderly couple, it’s up to Nick and Jess to work together and get help so that they can all make it out alive.This is another gripping environmental survival story from the Newbery Honor author of Wildfire and Wild River.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
192
Words
31,448
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about the environmentBooks about natural disastersBooks about science and natureBooks about adventure and adventurers
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Book details

Publication
Published
August 6, 2024
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
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ISBN
9781338882315

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