Wild Man Island (14 page)

Will Hobbs
is the award-winning author of many previous novels for young readers, including
FAR NORTH, GHOST CANOE, THE MAZE, JASON'S GOLD,
and
DOWN THE YUKON.
Seven of his books have been chosen by the American Library Association as Best Books for Young Adults.

WILD MAN ISLAND
was inspired by Will's sea kayaking adventures along the coasts of Admiralty and Chichagof Islands in southeast Alaska. He also drew on his caving experiences and research into recent breakthroughs in North American archeology.

A graduate of Stanford University, Will lives in Durango, Colorado, with his wife, Jean.

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Changes in Latitudes

Bearstone

Downriver

The Big Wander

Beardance

Kokopelli's Flute

Far North

Ghost Canoe

Beardream

River Thunder

Howling Hill

The Maze

Jason's Gold

Down the Yukon

Jackie's Wild Seattle

WILD MAN ISLAND
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Adobe Digital Edition August 2009 ISBN 978-0-06-196372-8

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