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Item Details
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THE END OF THE WILD
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| By: |
Nicole Helget |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£12.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0316245119 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780316245111 |
| Publisher: |
LITTLE, BROWN & COMPANY |
| Pub. date: |
11 April, 2017 |
| Pages: |
272 |
| Description: |
A timely coming of age novel that takes on the issues of fracking and environmental protection from the acclaimed author of Wonder at the Edge of the World. |
| Synopsis: |
Eleven-year-old Fern's rundown home borders a pristine forest, where her impoverished family hunts and forages for food. It's also her refuge from the crushing responsibility of caring for her wild younger brothers and PTSD-stricken stepfather. But when a fracking company rolls into town, Fern realizes that her special grove could be ripped away, and no one else seems to care.Her stepfather thinks a job with the frackers could help pull the family out of poverty. Her wealthy grandfather--who wants to take custody of Fern and her brothers--likes the business it brings to his manufacturing company. Facing adversity from all sides, can one young girl make a difference in the fate of her family and their way of life?This modern, beautifully written story from the acclaimed author of Wonder at the Edge of the Worldexplores the timely themes of poverty, environmental protection, what makes a family, and finding your place in the world. |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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