The Simple Wild: A Novel

The Simple Wild, the first book in K.A. Tucker’s The Simple Wild Series, follows Calla Fletcher, a city girl at a crossroads when she learns that her estranged father, Wren Fletcher, is ill. Calla leaves her bustling life in Toronto and journeys into the distant wilderness of Alaska, a place very different from hers. In the gorgeous but unforgiving country, she reconnects with her father and meets Jonah, a tough and stoic pilot with a gruff exterior concealing a gentle heart. As Calla navigates the difficulties of her new environment and rebuilds her relationship with Wren, she discovers love, resilience, and the beauty of life's basic joys. Author of over 30 books, Tucker calls her brand of writing “captivating stories with an edge” (Tucker, K.A. “About K.A. Tucker.” K.A. Tucker Books). Tucker’s books have been recognized by USA Today, Globe & Mail, Suspense Magazine, Publisher's Weekly, Oprah, and First for Women. The Simple Wild was a Goodreads Choice Award nominee.

This study guide refers to the 2018 Simon & Shuster e-book edition.

Plot Summary

When Calla Fletcher was a toddler, her mother, Susan, and father, Wren, separated when Susan wanted to leave Alaska, but Wren refused to give up his passion for being an Alaskan bush pilot.