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  • Into the Wild

    Jon Krakauer

    Paperback (Anchor Books, Feb. 1, 1997)
    In April 1992 a young man from a well-to-do family hitchhiked to Alaska and walked alone into the wilderness north of Mt. McKinley. His name was Christopher Johnson McCandless. He had given $25,000 in savings to charity, abandoned his car and most of his possessions, burned all the cash in his wallet, and invented a new life for himself. Four months later, his decomposed body was found by a moose hunter. How McCandless came to die is the unforgettable story of Into the Wild.Immediately after graduating from college in 1991, McCandless had roamed through the West and Southwest on a vision quest like those made by his heroes Jack London and John Muir. In the Mojave Desert he abandoned his car, stripped it of its license plates, and burned all of his cash. He would give himself a new name, Alexander Supertramp, and , unencumbered by money and belongings, he would be free to wallow in the raw, unfiltered experiences that nature presented. Craving a blank spot on the map, McCandless simply threw the maps away. Leaving behind his desperate parents and sister, he vanished into the wild.Jon Krakauer constructs a clarifying prism through which he reassembles the disquieting facts of McCandless's short life. Admitting an interst that borders on obsession, he searches for the clues to the dries and desires that propelled McCandless. Digging deeply, he takes an inherently compelling mystery and unravels the larger riddles it holds: the profound pull of the American wilderness on our imagination; the allure of high-risk activities to young men of a certain cast of mind; the complex, charged bond between fathers and sons.When McCandless's innocent mistakes turn out to be irreversible and fatal, he becomes the stuff of tabloid headlines and is dismissed for his naiveté, pretensions, and hubris. He is said to have had a death wish but wanting to die is a very different thing from being compelled to look over the edge. Krakauer brings McCandless's uncompromising pilgrimage out of the shadows, and the peril, adversity , and renunciation sought by this enigmatic young man are illuminated with a rare understanding--and not an ounce of sentimentality. Mesmerizing, heartbreaking, Into the Wild is a tour de force. The power and luminosity of Jon Krakauer's stoytelling blaze through every page.
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  • Into the Wild

    Jon Krakauer

    Hardcover (Villard, Jan. 13, 1996)
    In a compelling book that evokes the writings of Thoreau, Muir, and Jack London, Krakauer recounts the haunting and tragic mystery of 22-year-old Chris McCandless who disappeared in April 1992 into the Alaskan wilderness in search of a raw, transcendent experience. His emaciated corpse was discovered four months later. Maps. NPR sponsorship.
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  • Warriors #1: Into the Wild

    Erin Hunter, Dave Stevenson

    Paperback (HarperCollins, March 17, 2015)
    Epic adventures. Fierce warrior cats. A thrilling fantasy world. It all begins here. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 4 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. Read the book that began a phenomenon—and join the legion of fans who have made Erin Hunter’s Warriors series a #1 national bestseller.For generations, four Clans of wild cats have shared the forest according to the laws laid down by their ancestors. But the warrior code has been threatened, and the ThunderClan cats are in grave danger. The sinister ShadowClan grows stronger every day. Noble warriors are dying—and some deaths are more mysterious than others.In the midst of this turmoil appears an ordinary housecat named Rusty… who may turn out to be the bravest warrior of them all.
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  • In the Wild

    Highlights

    Paperback (Highlights Press, Oct. 1, 2013)
    Designed for expert puzzlers, this collection is packed with our trickiest, most mind-boggling Hidden Pictures puzzles—without picture clues! Each book contains more than 100 intricate puzzles paired with only a list of objects to find. And for true puzzle masters, 16 puzzles come with no hints at all. Just right for experienced puzzlers ready to advance to the next level of difficulty.
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  • Warriors #1: Into the Wild

    Erin Hunter, Dave Stevenson

    eBook (HarperCollins, Oct. 13, 2009)
    Epic adventures. Fierce warrior cats. A thrilling fantasy world. It all begins here.Read the book that began a phenomenon—and join the legion of fans who have made Erin Hunter’s Warriors series a #1 national bestseller.For generations, four Clans of wild cats have shared the forest according to the laws laid down by their ancestors. But the warrior code has been threatened, and the ThunderClan cats are in grave danger. The sinister ShadowClan grows stronger every day. Noble warriors are dying—and some deaths are more mysterious than others.In the midst of this turmoil appears an ordinary housecat named Rusty… who may turn out to be the bravest warrior of them all.
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  • Into the Wildbarrens

    Christian Sterling

    language (, July 17, 2019)
    EVERYONE'S FAVORITE WIZARD, BEFORE THE BEARD.We know him well. Ever-flowing wisdom. Concealed power. A white beard and a proclivity for mentoring chosen ones. In so many tales, we find ourselves enamored with a kindly wizard guiding our protagonist, curious to his roots, source of power, and hidden knowledge. This is that wizard’s story.Falin is only twenty years of age, and with nine-hundred eighty years left to explore the world, he is eager to begin his quest for the Gems of Elsana, four jewels that provide wizards with their full power. Accompanied by four Champions, Falin considers himself lucky, joined by a sage healer, elven assassin, drakkish warrior, and madorian prince. All seems well until the elder wizards reveal they expect Falin’s quest will take them into the Wildbarrens, a desolate and horrid land teeming with creatures of the Dark. Given the circumstances—and to the chagrin of Falin’s honorable Champions—the group is accompanied by an unscrupulous pair of outlaws claimed to have traveled through the Wildbarrens.In this feel-good fiction, we are cast into a world brimming with our favorite elements of fantasy with new twists unlike anything we’ve read before. Christian Sterling has cultivated the start of a series with unparalleled charm, action, humor, romance, and thrills. All ages will be sure to enjoy this story from its first magical pages, to its last.REVIEWS:"This book is FANTASTIC! It has a unique plot, amazing world building and brilliant characters.""It was an amazing book, I couldn’t put it down,and got utterly immersed in the story, like I was living and breathing it.""What a great story! Christian has a unique writing style that makes the words flow off the pages.""I loved the diverse representation of the main characters. The world building was superb!""I absolutely loved this crew and the story as a whole. It has me itching for the next epic adventure Mr Sterling comes up with.""This book is definitely leaving me with a book hangover! I loved it and now I don’t know what to do with myself.""I can’t recommend this book enough! I’m already anxiously awaiting the sequel. It’s a pleasant, fun, and easy read that offers something new and exciting to the genre of fantasy."
  • Into the Wild

    Jon Krakauer

    Paperback (Anchor, Aug. 21, 2007)
    In April 1992 a young man from a well-to-do family hitchhiked to Alaska and walked alone into the wilderness north of Mt. McKinley. His name was Christopher Johnson McCandless. He had given $25,000 in savings to charity, abandoned his car and most of his possessions, burned all the cash in his wallet, and invented a new life for himself. Four months later, his decomposed body was found by a moose hunter....
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  • Into the Wild

    Jon Krakauer

    eBook (Picador, July 6, 2011)
    Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild examines true story of Chris McCandless, a young man, who in 1992 walked deep into the Alaskan wilderness and whose SOS note and emaciated corpse were found four months later, internationally bestselling author Jon Krakauer explores the obsession which leads some people to explore the outer limits of self, leave civilization behind and seek enlightenment through solitude and contact with nature.A 2007 film adaptation of Into the Wild was directed by Sean Penn and starred Emile Hirsch and Kristen Stewart.
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  • Into the Wild

    Jon Krakauer, Philip Franklin

    Audio CD (Random House Audio, Aug. 21, 2007)
    In April 1992 a young man from a well-to-do family hitchhiked to Alaska and walked alone into the wilderness north of Mt. McKinley. His name was Christopher Johnson McCandless. He had given $25,000 in savings to charity, abandoned his car and most of his possessions, burned all the cash in his wallet, and invented a new life for himself..."Terrifying...Eloquent...A heart-rending drama wandering of human yearning."--The New York Times"A narrative of arresting force. Anyone who ever fancied wandering off to face nature on its own harsh terms should give a look. It's gripping stuff."--The Washington Post
  • Into the Wild

    Jon Krakauer

    Paperback (Pan MacMillan, March 15, 1999)
    By examining the true story of Chris McCandless, a young man, who in 1992 walked deep into the Alaskan wilderness and whose SOS note and emaciated corpse were found four months later, internationally bestselling author Jon Krakauer explores the obsession which leads some people to explore the outer limits of self, leave civilization behind and seek enlightenment through solitude and contact with nature. 'an astonishingly gifted writer: his account of 'Alex Supertramp' is powerfully dramatic, eliciting sympathy for both the idealistic, anti-consumerist boy - and his parents' Guardian 'a compelling tale of tragic idealism' The Times
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  • Year In The Wild

    Helen Ahpornsiri

    Hardcover (Big Picture Press, July 5, 2018)
    Take a journey through the seasons in this beautiful book, made entirely from hand-pressed plants. Artist Helen Ahpornsiri transforms petals, leaves and seeds into bounding hares, swooping swallows and fluttering butterflies. Turn the page to watch flowers unfold, see birds take flight or peek inside animal homes. Marvel at the magic of each moment and rediscover the wonders of a year in the wild . . .
  • Into the Wild

    Jon Krakauer

    Paperback (Pan Books (UK), Feb. 1, 2008)
    Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer. Anchor Books,2007
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