The Adventure is Now

In the middle grade novel The Adventure is Now, Milton P. Greene seeks friends and excitement while facing challenges at home and school. He becomes Sea Hawk in his video game, but when his parents send him to the remote Lone Island for the summer, he discovers it is in danger. With the help of new friends, he embarks on a wild and wondrous adventure to save the island and become the brave naturalist he always wanted to be.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 27 April 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Milton P. Greene's life is a whirlwind of challenges. He says the wrong things, his family is falling apart, and everyone at school avoids him due to the embarrassing Bird Brain Incident. However, when he plays his video game, Isle of Wild, he becomes someone else: Sea Hawk, a brave and brilliant naturalist explorer who conquers danger at every turn.

Milton's parents ship him off to the remote Lone Island for the summer, where he discovers a plethora of spectacular species. He sees this as his chance to become the brave and brilliant naturalist he has always wanted to be and even meet some fellow explorers.

However, as it turns out, the future of the Lone Island is in grave peril, and the only way to save it is through a field guide full of cryptic clues. Milton and his unexpected new friends embark on a wild and wondrous adventure to uncover the secrets of the island and save it from destruction.

Through their journey, Milton learns valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and the importance of protecting the natural world. He discovers that he is more than his mistakes and that he can make a difference in the world.

The Adventure is Now is a thrilling middle-grade novel that will captivate readers of all ages. Jess Redman's writing is engaging and relatable, and Milton's character is a relatable and inspiring hero. The book's message about the importance of friendship, courage, and environmental conservation is timely and relevant, and it will leave readers feeling inspired and empowered.

In conclusion, The Adventure is Now is a must-read for anyone who loves adventure, exploration, and the power of friendship. Jess Redman's writing is captivating, and Milton's character is a relatable and inspiring hero. The book's message about the importance of friendship, courage, and environmental conservation is timely and relevant, and it will leave readers feeling inspired and empowered.

Weight: 242g
Dimension: 196 x 130 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781035027774