In "Jackie's Wild Seattle" by Will Hobbs, young Jackie is excited to visit Seattle, where she hopes to spend quality time with her estranged father. As she navigates the bustling city, she discovers a passion for the outdoors, particularly for its wildlife and natural beauty. When she unexpectedly encounters a wild seal pup in distress, she feels compelled to help, leading her on an adventure that deepens her connection to nature and her father. Throughout her journey, Jackie learns valuable lessons about family, responsibility, and the importance of protecting the environment, forging lasting bonds with both people and animals. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 208 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by HarperCollins .

Will Hobbs is the award-winning author of nineteen novels, including Far North, Crossing the Wire, and Take Me to the River. Never Say Die began with the author's eleven-day raft trip in 2003 down the Firth River on the north slope of Canada's Yukon Territory. Ever since, Will has been closely following what scientists and Native hunters are reporting about climate change in the Arctic. When the first grolar bear turned up in the Canadian Arctic, he began to imagine one in a story set on the Firth River. A graduate of Stanford University, Will lives with his wife, Jean, in Durango, Colorado.