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Sep 09, 2022amy_g rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Brilliant. Haunting. Essential. Filling your home to bursting with anger? Or coping with someone who does? Survival in the desert might be simpler. Rarely have I ever cared so much about a character that first made me feel so intensely…
Jan 20, 2022courtws rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful story of surviving the desert -- and everyday teen life -- and coming out stronger for it. I have really enjoyed many of Van Draanen's books and this one makes me want to keep reading everything else she's written. I read the…
Nov 24, 202024PayalS rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Wild Bird is the story of a girl named Wren Clemmens. One morning, Wren’s family sends her away to a wilderness survival therapy camp without even telling her because they don’t know what else to do with her. She has caused too much…
Oct 19, 2020violet_horse_3866 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
WOW! Amazing!!! One of the best books I've ever read! Definitely recommend!
Oct 19, 2020
WOW
May 21, 2020navy_penguin_278 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is such a good book!!!, The first time I read it I was into a whole other type of books, and I could not get through the whole book without starting to read another book. But the second time around I was older, and more into these…
Jan 01, 2020blue_mosquito_65 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is such a good book! Wren has a lot of stuff happening in her life, and she changes a lot. However, I would like to see Nico(the drug-dealing kid) do more. Maybe he could come rescue and break out of police custody? Wren would turn…
Aug 14, 2019OPL_KrisC rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
An inspiring story about a young teen headed in the wrong direction who manages to turn her life around.
Jun 20, 2019amylinnea rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Great realistic fiction fit for parents understanding teens behind the scenes and for teens opening their eyes to the realities of a life controlled by drugs. Fabulous read. Gripping. Wished it kept going! :)
Apr 15, 2018MarkOfAlitheia rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Completely breathtaking, from start to finish. I was carried with her through all of her frustrations and my spirit soared with her triumphs. The last line gave me CHILLS. Beautiful, inspiring, freeing!
Apr 08, 2018LPL_RebeccaR rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Eight weeks of survivalist camping in the desert to turn your life around? The power of nature to transform? Feel like you might have read this one before? Not from this author! Award winning author, Wendelin Van Draanen, presents this…
Mar 02, 2018zstar18 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I discovered this book by chance, liked the premise, and checked it out on a whim. All I can really say is wow. I’ve read a few of Wendy Van Draanen’s works, but this is the first one I’ve truly enjoyed. I loved Wren, her friends and…
Oct 10, 2017
Van Draanen’s latest young adult novel is honest and filled with hate, love, storytelling, understanding and togetherness.