Going Wild Series

Book 1

Spider-Man meets Animorphs in this thrilling new middle grade series from Lisa McMann, New York Times bestselling author of the Unwanteds series. Newbery Medal-winning author Katherine Applegate calls Going Wild "gripping, action-packed, and filled with humor and heart." Charlie Wilde knew her life would change forever when her family moved from the city of Chicago to the suburbs of Arizona...and that was before she found the bracelet. After putting it on, she notices odd things start to happen. Suddenly Charlie seems to have the speed of a cheetah and the strength of an elephant-and that's just the beginning. She would be thrilled about her transformation if she had any idea how to use the device or control her amazing powers. So Charlie is forced to put her trust in new friends to help her uncover the surprising truth behind the mysterious bracelet. Going Wild is perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, Brandon Mull, and Ridley Pearson looking for a new twist on their middle grade adventures.
This series blends science fiction with the animal kingdom, highlighting some of the incredible feats that animals can achieve, which might seem possible only in comic books but are actually completely true.

Book 2

Going Wild #2

by Lisa McMann

Published 3 October 2017

“Gripping, action-packed, and filled with humor and heart. Kids will go wild for Going Wild!” raved Katherine Applegate, bestselling author of The One and Only Ivan

Twelve-year-old Charlie Wilde is desperate for answers. Who are the masked people that are after her—and is it really possible they’re not human Where have they taken her father—and why is he so important to them And what exactly is Project Chimera

The only thing Charlie knows for sure is that it’s all connected to the mystery device she found. A bracelet that gives her incredible abilities from the animal kingdom, like the speed of a cheetah and the strength of an elephant. Charlie thought it was one of a kind—but she and her friends have just stumbled upon others, each with their own unique powers. Now they may be the only hope of saving Charlie’s dad...and even the world.

Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Brandon Mull—as well as superhero stories from Marvel and DC—Going Wild is an epic middle grade series that blends science fiction, fantasy, and the animal kingdom into one unputdownable adventure.

Book 3

Going Wild #3

by Lisa McMann

Published 2 October 2018

Lisa McMann, New York Times bestselling author of the Unwanteds, pulls out all the stops in this exhilarating third and final book in the Going Wild series! This middle grade adventure follows a group of kids with powers from the animal kingdom who form their own version of the Avengers and Justice League.

Charlie, Mac, and Maria managed to rescue the Project Chimera scientists from the devious Dr. Gray, but they couldn't stop him. Now he's closer than ever to enacting his dreadful master plan to transform all of humanity into a monstrous new species. And even worse, Kelly has betrayed her friends and joined forces with him.

To defeat their beastly foes, Charlie and the others are going to need help. Luckily, they just saved the creators of the bracelets that give them their unbelievable powers, and they're about to get an upgrade. With even fiercer abilities, it's finally time for these kids to unleash their wild sides and save the world.

Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Brandon Mull-as well as anyone who loves superhero movies like Wonder Woman and Black Panther-Going Wild is an action-packed series that blends science fiction, fantasy, and the animal kingdom into one unputdownable adventure.