Books like Going wild by Lisa McMann
When Charlie Wilde and her family relocate to Arizona, her ordinary life turns extraordinary after she finds a strange bracelet. The bracelet grants her unprecedented speed and strength, turning her into a potential hero. Alone and bewildered, Charlie must navigate her new powers, facing the challenges of adolescence and discovering her place among friends who help her find control and purpose.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lisa McMann
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