The kids are the superheroes, but they have adults helping, adults who aren't trying to get them to give up their powers. Even though she doesn't have a cool bracelet, she embraces the kids's powers and tells them to train! And what's even more strange is that Charlie respects her mom and listens to her, except on one occasion, of course. It usually seems that in books, kids are always trying to keep their parents from finding out anything, but here, not only are the parents in on the action, the mom is supportive and helpful throughout the book. For starters, Charlie's parents know what's going on. This series, at least for the first two books, seems to be going against type on several issues often seen in the young adult fantasy fiction world. While this one doesn't have as much action and is more telling than showing, several things stuck out to me while reading it. The general gist of the story is their rescue plan of Charlie's father, and in the course of events, they learn more about the evil scientist's plan for world domination. Definitely a bit hard on her social life though with all the extra fur and tail that pops out every time she gets upset or feels threatened. So she does a lot of monkeying around throughout the book. Unfortunately for Maria, hers actually gives her the physical features of her animal along with the abilities. But let's get back to the story.Ĭharlie, Mac, and Maria's main mission in the new book is to rescue Charlie's father from the mad scientist, using the awesomely cool animal powers the bracelets give them. We are left with a problem at the end of book one, and book two has an even bigger nail biting ending. Lisa McMann is good at leaving the reader with cliffhangers. We also meet the mad scientist who's out to get those bracelets back. In book one we find out what the bracelets are and the story behind them. Each bracelet gives the wearer certain animal powers. In book two, we pick up with Charlie and her friends, Mac and Maria, who now have bracelets of their own. So Charlie is forced to put her trust in new friends to help her uncover the surprising truth behind the mysterious bracelet. She would be thrilled about her transformation if she had any idea how to use the device or control her amazing powers. Suddenly Charlie seems to have the speed of a cheetah and the strength of an elephant-and that’s just the beginning. After putting it on, she notices odd things start to happen. So here's what Amazon has to say about it:Ĭharlie 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. Before I talk about the book, I should probably brief you on the first book. If Charlie is going to have any hope of saving her dad-and the world-from their beastly foes, she’ll have to help her friends master their powers and come together as a team.I just finished book two of Lisa McMann's Going Wild series. And their frenemy, Kelly, swears hers is a dud. Maria’s device has hair-raising side effects. Luckily, Charlie’s friends now have bracelets of their own with all-new abilities…they just have to work through a few issues first. And it will take more than her incredible bracelet-which gives her powers from the animal kingdom-to rescue him. Prey, Charlie Wilde’s dad has been abducted by masked figures who might not even be completely human. “Fans of Rick Riordan and Brandon Mull will not be disappointed,” proclaimed School Library Journal. The Going Wild series highlights the unbelievable (and completely true) abilities that animals possess, and it’s perfect for Marvel fans and middle grade readers who enjoy an exciting mix of action, humor, and heart. “Kids will go wild for Going Wild!” raved Newbery Medal–winning author Katherine Applegate. The Avengers meets Animorphs in the second book of this epic series from Lisa McMann, New York Times bestselling author of the Unwanteds and Unwanteds Quests.
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