A Wild Idea

This was a solid 3-star for the first half of the book. Until he started his conservation efforts, all the traits that made him effective at protecting land made him unlikeable and sad. It was hard to read about the damage that he did to his family by being so hard-line and adventure-minded. But it was incredible to see his determination to protect the wilderness and rewild areas that people had destroyed.

Age range: 14+
No edgy content, but it may be difficult for younger readers to process thoughts about Tompkins' personal life.