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Book Synopsis: When the fates of a snow leopard, a child, and an ancient forest collide, the unimaginable can happen. Perfect for fans of Pax and The One and Only Ivan.
Winner of the 2023 Schneider Family Book Award!
“Nuanced and empowering.” - Publisher’s Weekly, starred review
* “Memorably atmospheric.” - Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Immersive.” - The Horn Book
“Vibrant, emotional storytelling.” – School Library Connection, highly recommended
Maggie Stephens’s stutter makes school especially hard. She will do almost anything to avoid speaking in class or calling attention to herself. So when her unsympathetic father threatens to send her away for so-called “treatment,” she reluctantly agrees to her mother’s intervention plan: a few weeks in the fresh air of Wildoak Forest, visiting a grandfather she hardly knows. It is there, in an extraordinary twist of fate, that she encounters an abandoned snow leopard cub, an exotic gift to a wealthy Londoner that proved too wild to domesticate. But once the cub’s presence is discovered by others, danger follows, and Maggie soon realizes that time is running out, not only for the leopard, but for herself and the forest as well.
Told in alternating voices, Wildoak shimmers with beauty, compassion, and unforgettable storytelling as it explores the delicate interconnectedness of the human, animal, and natural worlds.
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Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Wildoak, where the fates of a snow leopard, a child, and an ancient forest collide. Winner of the prestigious Schneider Family Book Award, this book is perfect for fans of beloved classics Pax and The One and Only Ivan. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure that will leave you breathless!
With its nuanced and empowering storytelling, Wildoak has received stellar reviews. Publisher's Weekly describes it as "nuanced and empowering," while Kirkus Reviews calls it "memorably atmospheric." The Horn Book praises its immersive quality, and School Library Connection highly recommends this vibrant and emotionally-charged story.
Join Maggie Stephens on her journey as she battles her stutter and navigates the challenges of school. Threatened by her unsympathetic father, she reluctantly agrees to spend time at Wildoak Forest, reconnecting with a grandfather she hardly knows. Little does she know that a life-changing encounter awaits her - an abandoned snow leopard cub. This exotic creature was once a gift to a wealthy Londoner but proved too wild to domesticate. As danger looms and time runs out, Maggie must protect the leopard, herself, and the forest from impending destruction.
Told through alternating voices, Wildoak weaves a compelling tale that explores the delicate interconnectedness of the human, animal, and natural worlds. Its vibrant and emotional storytelling will keep you turning page after page. Don't miss your chance to experience the beauty and compassion of this unforgettable story.
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