Going Wild

Name: Going Wild
Author: Lisa McMann
ISBN: 0062337149

Safe for the age band

Age-appropriate with no significant concerns.

ISBN: 0062337149
Ages: 10–18

AI summary

When Charlie Wilde moves to Arizona, she discovers a mysterious bracelet that grants her the abilities of various animals. She soon finds herself targeted by a dangerous corporation that wants the technology back, forcing her to protect her family and friends.

Parent notes

This is a clean, action-oriented middle-grade science fiction novel with no sexual content or profanity. Parent concerns: Genetic experimentation (sci-fi element); Mild peril and action violence Romance/sexual content: No romantic or sexual content. Language: Generally clean language appropriate for the middle-grade target audience. Violence: Fantasy/sci-fi action including being chased by villains and using animal powers for self-defense. Substances: No substance use issues. Worldview themes: Identity, Corporate ethics, Courage

Why parents choose this book

What makes Going Wild worth choosing

An honest, parent-first look at who this book suits, what it offers, and what to know before you buy.

Best for

Age range: 10–18 (fits siblings across a range).
Reading maturity: Young adult — teen protagonists and more nuanced themes.
Kids who tend to love it: readers ages 10–18 looking for a solid story.
Personality fit: kids ages 10–18 who enjoy a good story.

Parents love this book because

Age-appropriate content for the 10–18 band with no significant flags.
Written by Lisa McMann, whose books parents return to for consistently thoughtful storytelling.

Your child will probably enjoy Going Wild if they…

Enjoy stories written for kids around ages 10–18

This book helps develop

Vocabulary, sustained attention, and reading confidence for the 10–18 age band.

Things parents should know

Violence: cartoonish or off-page action.

Reading commitment

Estimated reading time

Varies by reader

Length

Length varies by edition

Difficulty

Young adult

Works as read-aloud

Usually read independently

Good for independent readers

Yes — suits confident readers in the age band

Why we recommend it

We think Going Wild is a confident pick for the 10–18 age band. Lisa McMann's voice is what makes it stick: readable, respectful of kids, and easy to hand to the next child in the family.