Wild - Hardcover

Mallory, Alex

3.63

543 ratings by Goodreads

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062218743 ISBN 13: 9780062218742

Publisher: Harperteen, 2014

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Cade, a teen raised alone in the wilderness, is thrust into civilization in this modern retelling of Tarzan.No one knows the forest better than Cade, who has spent his entire life there, foraging, hunting, and surviving. Raised to believe no one else is left in the world, he is shocked when he encounters Dara, a modern girl on a camping trip in his woods. And when an accident forces him back into society with her, he begins to question his entire life. Together, Cade and Dara attempt to handle their newfound celebrity as the media closes in. But the truth of Cade's past might be too much for either of them.Alex Mallory's action-packed and romantic tale is told from both Cade's and Dara's point of view and is perfect for fans of contemporary and dystopian YA as well as classic survival stories such as Hatchet, Lord of the Flies, and Tarzan.

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Review:

WILD delivers a fresh take on a classic story, with authentic characters who come alive on the page and an exhilarating romance.--Megan Crewe, author of the Fallen Worlds trilogy

The story is engaging and makes the reader want to know what will happen when Cade and Dara hook up the next time.--Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

Cade and Dara's struggle to be together shines.--Kirkus Reviews

Told from multiple perspectives, Malloy's contemporary spin on Tarzan is wrought with emotion and intrigue, making this an unlikely but enjoyable romance.--Booklist

This utterly compelling contemporary take on the Tarzan story has all the appeal of a paranormal romance without the supernatural cheats.--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Told from multiple perspectives, Malloy s contemporary spin on Tarzan is wrought with emotion and intrigue, making this an unlikely but enjoyable romance.--Booklist"

Cade and Dara s struggle to be together shines.--Kirkus Reviews"

The plotting of this retelling of Edgar Rice Burroughs's Tarzan of the Apes is smart and will keep readers interested in how Cade came to be in the woods. A fine addition to any YA collection.--School Library Journal

From the Back Cover:

The forest is full of secrets, and no one understands that better than Cade. Foraging, hunting, surviving--that's all he knows. Alone for years, Cade believes he's the sole survivor. At least, until he catches a glimpse of a beautiful stranger. . . .

Dara expected to find natural wonders when she set off for a spring break camping trip. Instead, she discovers a primitive boy--he's stealthy and handsome and he might be following her. Intrigued, Dara seeks him out and sets a catastrophe in motion.

Thrust back into society, Cade struggles with the realization that the life he knew was a lie. But he's not the only one. Trying to explain life in a normal town leaves Dara questioning it.

As the media swarm and the police close in, Dara and Cade risk everything to get closer. But will the truth about Cade's past tear them apart?

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