Wild
by Cheryl Strayed
Reading Level 6-7 Intense (Lvl 4)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
After losing her mother, a young woman embarks on a challenging solo hike along the Pacific Crest Trail, facing both the rugged wilderness and her own inner struggles. Along the way, she confronts painful memories and personal demons, discovering strength and healing in the vast landscapes. This powerful journey blends adventure with deep emotional growth.
Representation & Themes
TravelBiographyComing of AgeFamilyAdventureSurvival
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — Intense Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Abuse Emotional: Addiction Physical/Safety: Animal Death Physical/Safety: Wildlife Danger Social: Substance Use Social: Domestic Violence Social: Child Abuse Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: high
Details
- ISBN
- 9780307592736
- Pages
- 315
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 129,044
- Lexile
- 1020L
Subjects
TravelAmerican AuthorsBiographyDescription and travelSelf-actualization (Psychology) in womenHikingAmerican authorsBiographies as TopicHealing power of NaturePacific (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA)AdventureBIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHYLiteraryLITERARY CRITICISMAmericanGeneralPersonal Memoirsnyt:hardcover-nonfiction=2012-04-08New York Times bestsellerAuthors, biographyPacific crest trailBiography as Topic
People
Cheryl Strayed (1968-)
Places
Pacific Crest Trail