Wild Life
Wild Life by Cynthia DeFelice is a reprint edition published by Square Fish on November 5, 2013. This 208-page book presents a wilderness survival story centered on Erik, a boy preparing for his first hunting trip while facing the upheaval of his parents’ deployment to Iraq. Sent to live with his grandparents in North Dakota, Erik’s journey takes a turn when he rescues a dog named Quill, leading him to make the decision to run away into the prairie with her and a shotgun.
Readers will find an engaging narrative that explores themes of adventure and survival as Erik navigates the challenges of living off the land. The story delves into family dynamics and the emotional struggles of loss and attachment. With elements of action and adventure, Wild Life captures the essence of country life and the resilience required in difficult circumstances. This edition is available in English and is suitable for those interested in juvenile fiction that combines survival stories with a touch of military context.
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A powerful wilderness survival story about a boy and his dog by middle-grade favorite author, Cynthia DeFelice.
Erik is preparing for his first-ever hunting trip when he learns that his parents are being deployed to Iraq. A few days later, Erik is shipped off to North Dakota to live with Big Darrell and Oma, grandparents he barely knows. When Erik rescues a dog that’s been stuck by a porcupine, Big Darrell says Erik can’t keep him. But Erik has already named her Quill and can’t bear to give her up. He decides to run away, taking the dog and a shotgun, certain that they can make it on their own out on the prairie.
Wild Life by Cynthia DeFelice is a story of adventure and survival, in which Erik learns about the challenges and satisfactions of living off the land, the power of family secrets, and the pain of losing what you love.
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