They are intelligent, vain, aggressive, humorous, witty, cruel, compassionate. “Her child characters are remarkable because they are so entirely human. No one expresses Barbara’s apprehensions better than her own words, written in 1759: “If one could not believe that there is a God, who helps and saves from death, one had better let running away alone.The extreme probability that the Indians would pursue and recapture us, was two to one compared with the dim hope that, perhaps, we would get through.even if we did escape the Indians, how would we ever succeed in passing through the wilderness, unacquainted with a single path or trail…" Show book She must escape-but the penalty if caught is certain death. Though she is adopted into the Indian tribe, there is a longing deep inside that cannot be denied. Barbara is taken deep into the wilderness, but holds on to the hope that she will find her little sister. Regina makes a promise to her older sister just before they are unwillingly separated-each to endure different fates. Few survived the Penn’s Creek Massacre and even fewer lived to tell the story. On October 16, 1755, a band of Indians, led by Allegheny warriors, stormed through Buffalo Valley, burned the Leiningers’ log cabin, and captured the sisters. General Braddock and his army had been defeated and soon the Pennsylvania settlers would suffer the bloody effects of the French and Indian War. On this particular day the whole valley seemed to rejoice in the fullness of the season-but suddenly Barbara and Regina’s peaceful frontier life is changed forever. 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.Īlone Yet Not Alone Tracy Leininger CravenĪutumn of 1755 bestowed to the Leiningers’ world, not only its rich beauties, but also a rewarding harvest. 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. Summary 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. But please don't worry, you still have more than 500,000 other books you can enjoy! Going Wild #2: Predator vs Prey Lisa McMann We are sorry! The publisher (or author) gave us the instruction to take down this book from our catalog.
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