Wildheart: The Daring Adventures of John Muir -- Julie Bertagna, Paperback

The exciting life story of John Muir--who sailed to America as a boy and ended up changing the world; told for the first time in a graphic novel.

John Muir led an adventurous life, starting with his wild and playful boyhood in Scotland to his legendary exploits in America, where he became an inventor, a global explorer, and the first modern environmentalist; and even became friends with a president! His heart was always in the outdoors and he aimed to experience all he could. Most importantly, though, John Muir told the world about the wonders of nature. His words made a difference and inspired people in many countries to start protecting planet Earth--and they still do.

Winner! 2019 National Outdoor Book Awards, Children's Category
A Junior Library Guild Selection
2019 Eureka Honor Book from the California Reading Association!

Author: Julie Bertagna
Publisher: Yosemite Conservancy
Published: 03/14/2023
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.60h x 6.90w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781930238909
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 503650 / Wildheart: The Daring Adventures of John Muir

About the Author
Julie Bertagna is an award-winning author of acclaimed books and short stories for children and young adults. Exodus has won various awards including a Friends of the Earth Eco Prize for Creativity and a Santa Monica Public Library Green Prize for Literature. Awards in her native Scotland include the Children's Book of the Year and the Catalyst Book Prize. Julie lives in Glasgow, Scotland. William Goldsmith is a British writer and illustrator. His work has appeared in a range of publications and exhibitions in the United Kingdom and overseas. His other graphic novels are The Bind and Vignettes of Ystov. William currently lives in London.