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Wild Bird
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Written by Wendelin Van Draanen in 2017, Wild Bird is a young adult (YA) novel that follows the story of 14-year-old Wren Clemmens, a teenage girl whose increasingly reckless and defiant behavior causes her parents to send her to a wilderness therapy camp in Utah. The novel explores themes of shedding labels and exploring new avenues of self-discovery, overcoming the struggles of adolescence, and embracing the healing power of nature, community, and storytelling.
Wendell Van Draanen is an American writer who has penned numerous books for middle grade and teenage readers. Her books have won numerous awards and accolades, including the Edgar Award for her mystery series, Sammy Keyes. Her 2002 novel, Flipped, was also adapted into a feature film. Other works of hers include Swear to Howdy and The Running Dream.
This guide is based on the Kindle edition published by Random House Children’s Books.
Content Warning: Both the source material and this guide contain descriptions of substance abuse, sexual abuse, violence, familial conflict, emotional distress, and the unique challenges of a wilderness therapy Unlock all 61 pages of this Study Guide Plus, gain access to 8,900+ more expert-written Study Guides. Including features:
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