Wild Ride
Wild Ride: A graphic Guide Adventure
Author: Liam O’Donnell
Illustrator: Mike Deas
Synopsis
Devin, Nadia and Marcus are on their way to visit their parents who are working to stop a logging company from clear-cutting a remote valley.
When their plane crashes and the pilot is killed, the kids are left to survive in the wild with Wiley, an environment ministry bureaucrat and the only other passenger on the plane.
Learning to build a shelter and make a fire in the woods, they discover that Wiley is not all that he seems and will do anything to stop his secret getting out.
On the run and in mortal danger, the three must outrun Wiley, escape a raging forest fire and outwit a hungry grizzly bear to make it to safety.
Combining pulse-pounding adventure and survival skills in a colorful graphic novel format, Graphic Guides are sure to be a hit with young readers. Wild Ride is illustrated by Michael Deas and packed with survival tips including how to build a fire and set a broken limb.
Format: Graphic Novel
ISBN: 9781551437569
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Pub Date: October/01/2007
Pages: 64
Awards
2008 CCBC Best Books starred selection
2008 Hackmatack Children’s Choice Award nominee
Reviews
Booklist – January 1, 2008
” . . . the easy-to-follow survival adventure will engage reluctant readers, especially ones curious about survival skills. Deas’ full-color art is packed with action . . .”
Quill and Quire – December 2007
“ Fans of graphic novels will like the edgy, clever illustrations and the zippy back-and-forth dialogue . . .[readers] will certainly enjoy this fast-paced, well-drawn story.”
Canadian Materials Magazine – Nov 9, 2007
“For those (and there certainly are many) upper elementary and middle school students who have been caught up in the graphic novel craze, Wild Ride will provide them with the excitement, artwork, drama and, very importantly, the reading ease that they are looking for. Recommended.”
“Tweens and younger teens will be drawn to the graphic style and story line.”
“If you happen to have students that are struggling in reading I suggest that you introduce Wild Rideas it is sure to capture their interest and excitement!”
“This title is perfect for reluctant readers and adventure aficionados.”