Wildfire (The Wild Series)

Wildfire (The Wild Series)
Author: Rodman Philbrick
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2019-09-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338266918

Newbery Honor author Rodman Philbrick sends readers straight into the nightmare of a raging wildfire as 12-year-old Sam is trapped by explosive flames and deadly smoke that threaten to take his life. Can he survive? Flames race toward Sam Castine's summer camp as evacuation buses are loading, but Sam runs back to get his phone. Suddenly, a flash of heat blasts him as pine trees explode. Now a wall of fire separates Sam from his bus, and there's only one thing to do: Run for his life. Run or die.Lungs burning, Sam's only goal is to keep moving. Drought has made the forest a tinderbox, and Sam struggles to remember survival tricks he learned from his late father. Then, when he least expects it, he encounters Delphy, an older girl who is also lost. Their unlikely friendship grows as they join forces to find civilization.The pace never slows, and eventually flames surround Sam and Delphy on all sides. A powerful bond is forged that can only grow out of true hardship -- as two true friends beat all odds and outwit one of the deadliest fires ever.At the end of the novel, information about wildfires and useful safety tips add to the reader's understanding of one of the US's most dangerous natural disasters.

Wild Fire

Wild Fire
Author: Christine Feehan
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 497
Release: 2010-04-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101187107

The heat of passion—and danger—rises like jungle fire in this novel of the Leopard people by #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan… Called on a dangerous assignment, leopard shifter Conner Vega returns to the Panama rainforest of his homeland, looking every bit the civilized male. But as a member of the most lethal of the shifter tribes, he doesn’t have a civilized bone in his body. He carries the scent of a wild animal in its prime, he bears the soul-crushing sins of past kills—and he’s branded by the scars of shame inflicted by the woman he betrayed. Isabeau Chandler’s a Borneo shifter who’s never forgiven Conner—or forgotten him. The mating urge is still with her, and when she crosses Conner’s path, passions run like wild fire. But as Conner’s mission draws Isabeau closer, another betrayal lies waiting in the shadows—and it’s the most perilous and intimate one of all.

Wild Fire: The Shetland Series 8

Wild Fire: The Shetland Series 8
Author: Ann Cleeves
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2018-07-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1760781630

The eighth, and final book, in Ann Cleeves’ bestselling Shetland series – a major BBC One drama starring Douglas Henshall as Jimmy Perez. Shetland: Welcoming. Wild. Remote. Drawn in by the reputation of the islands, a new English family move to the area, eager to give their autistic son a better life. But when a young nanny’s body is found hanging in the barn of their home, rumours of her affair with the husband begin to spread like wild fire. With suspicion raining down on the family, DI Jimmy Perez is called in to investigate. For him it will mean returning to the islands of his on-off lover and boss Willow Reeves, who will run the case. Perez is already facing the most disturbing investigation of his career, when Willow drops a bombshell that will change his life forever. Is he ready for what is to come?

Wild River (The Wild Series)

Wild River (The Wild Series)
Author: Rodman Philbrick
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2021-03-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338647288

Newbery Honor author Rodman Philbrick sends readers rushing down a raging river on a life-or-death adventure when a white water rafting trip goes terribly wrong! Daniel Redmayne is fast asleep on the first night of a white water rafting trip, when he's awoken by screams. The dam has failed. The river is surging, and their camp will be under water in a matter of moments.As the shrieking roar of the river rushes closer, the kids scramble to higher ground. They make it; their counselors do not.Now they're on their own, with barely any food or supplies, in the middle of the Montana wilderness. Do Daniel and his four classmates have what it takes to stay alive until they can get rescued? Alone in the wild, they forge powerful bonds -- but develop dangerous disagreements. If nature doesn't break them, they might just destroy each other.This gripping survival story from the Newbery Honor author of Wildfire is filled with adrenaline-pumping adventure and moments of true bravery.

Wildwitch: Wildfire

Wildwitch: Wildfire
Author: Lene Kaaberbøl
Publisher: Pushkin Press
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2016-01-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1782691146

Twelve-year-old Clara discovers magical powers which unlock the wonder of the natural world around her, and lead her on the first steps of an unforgettable adventure Clara is an ordinary girl, so small and shy that her mum calls her Little Mouse. Then, one day, she meets a cat. A huge, strange, black cat, with glowing yellow eyes. And so begins her new life as a wildwitch. Suddenly, Clara is plunged into a world of mystery and magic. With her Aunt Isa to guide her, she finds she can talk to animals and walk the mysterious Wildways. But then she is captured by the dreaded Chimera... Award-winning and highly acclaimed writer of fantasy, Lene Kaaberbøl was born in 1960, grew up in the Danish countryside and had her first book published at the age of 15. Since then she has written more than 30 books for children and young adults.

Wild Fire

Wild Fire
Author: M. L. Buchman
Publisher: Buchman Bookworks, Inc.
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2016-12-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The riveting and heartwarming conclusion to the acclaimed series. “That is how you wrap up a series. (This) was eloquent and beautiful and heartbreaking and fabulous.” Gordon Finchley knows he’s toast when he crashes his firefighting helicopter into a wildland forest fire. Newly-arrived Ripley Vaughan almost negates his near-miraculous survival when she barely misses slicing him in two with her massive Erickson Aircrane helicopter during rescue. In deepest irony, a wildfire sweeps over their base camp on Ripley’s first full day. It should be getting better—yet it’s getting worse. Before long, she’s on the far side of the Pacific and losing the battle against both the fire and Gordon’s effect on her heart. In this riveting wrap-up to the Firehawks series, the entire Mount Hood Aviation heli-attack squad needs all their skills to not get burned by the ultimate wildfire. “M. L. Buchman is one of the best military suspense/romance writers on the market.” “With a spectacularly satisfying ending, this will thrill Buchman’s many fans and all action romance readers.” – Booklist [Can be read stand-alone or in series. A complete happy-ever-after with no cliffhangers.] Buy now to join the romantic firefighting adventure.

Wildfire

Wildfire
Author: Allison Martin
Publisher: A Martin Books
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2021-03-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

She wanted freedom, and he offered her redemption. When an online bully turns into a stalker, Brigitte Marchand does whatever it takes to keep herself and her daughter safe—even if that means facing the man who abandoned them ten years ago. Briggs is the last person Alexander Stryker thought he’d see back in Raston. The second he sets sights on her, he’d do anything to win her back—even if that means facing the secrets he’s kept buried at the bottom of a pint glass. Being launched into fatherhood isn’t a shock to Xan, who has cared for his five siblings since he was ten. He’s determined to make up for lost time, but the danger Briggs brings to Raston and the truth of what happened a decade ago threatens not only their love, but their lives. If you like headstrong characters, smouldering heat, a sprinkling of humour, and heartfelt feels to go along with your suspense, The Stryker Family Saga is sure to keep your pulse pounding. WILDFIRE is a second chance, surprise baby story that deals with stalking, abuse, & addiction.

Wild Side

Wild Side
Author: Allison Martin
Publisher: A Martin Books
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2021-06-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

She wanted protection, and he offered her strength. Exotic dancer Cadence Miller doesn’t trust men, but she’s not above using them to get what she wants: protection. When hot-headed Jethro Stryker beats the hell out of a guy for disrespecting his sister, a sultry stranger gets caught in the wreckage. His attraction is instant, but a woman like her in a town like Raston means one thing: walk away. When Cade offers to rehabilitate an abandoned horse on his property, she gets a low-key place to disappear—but ignoring her feelings for Jet isn’t as easy as hiding from the two men hunting her. Jet’s never been one to back down from a challenge, especially one like Cade, so when her drama shows up on his doorstep, he’s already all in. Convincing Cade to trust him is the biggest fight he’s faced, and the only way to prove he loves her is doing the impossible: letting her go. If you like aggressive, hot-headed heroes, sassy heroines, stubborn horses, and sizzling chemistry to go along with your suspense, The Stryker Family Saga is sure to keep your pulse pounding. Wild Side is an opposites-attract, bodyguard romance that deals with SA, abuse, and violence.

Wild Child

Wild Child
Author: Allison Martin
Publisher: A Martin Books
Total Pages: 414
Release: 2021-06-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

She wanted a fling, and he offered her forever. Influencer Nova Forester is on the run from a blackmailer set to destroy her. Desperate to forget her problems, she crashes into the arms of a rugged, small-town mechanic before disappearing again. Former playboy Ezekiel Stryker can’t stop thinking about the mystery woman who showed up at his shop months ago, but he’s moved on to a new girlfriend and a stable life—until Nova arrives on his doorstep, pregnant and with nowhere to go. There’s more to Nova’s life than she’s letting on, and Zeke’s determined to gain her trust and prove he can be what she needs. But danger is closing in—as terrifying as the love growing between them. When the twisted truth finally comes out, protecting Nova and their baby could cost Zeke everything. If you like devoted heroes, flawed heroines, hair-pulling sexual tension, and laugh-out-loud banter to go along with your suspense, The Stryker Family Saga is sure to keep your pulse pounding. Wild Child is an accidental pregnancy, forced proximity romance that deals with blackmail, domestic violence & mental health.