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Feral Youth Hardcover – September 5, 2017

by Shaun David Hutchinson (Author), Suzanne Young (Author), Marieke Nijkamp (Author),
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Ten teens are left alone in the wilderness during a three-day survival test in this multi-authored novel edited by award-winning author Shaun David Hutchinson.

At Zeppelin Bend, an outdoor-education program designed to teach troubled youth the value of hard work, cooperation, and compassion, ten teens are left alone in the wild. The teens are a diverse group who come all walks of life, and were all sent to Zeppelin Bend as a last chance to get them to turn their lives around. They’ve just spent nearly two weeks hiking, working, learning to survive in the wilderness, and now their instructors have dropped them off eighteen miles from camp with no food, no water, and only their packs, and they’ll have to struggle to overcome their vast differences if they hope to survive.

Inspired by The Canterbury Tales, the characters in Feral Youth, each complex and damaged in their own ways, are enticed to tell a story (or two) with the promise of a cash prize. The stories range from noir-inspired revenge tales to mythological stories of fierce heroines and angry gods. And while few of the stories are claimed to be based in truth, they ultimately reveal more about the teller than the truth ever could.
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  1. Print length
    320 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
  4. Publication date
    September 5, 2017
  5. Grade level
    9 - 12
  6. Reading age
    14 years and up
  7. Dimensions
    5.5 x 1.2 x 8.25 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    1481491113
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1481491112
  10. Lexile measure
    HL740L
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Gr 9 Up—Ten troubled teens share campfire stories that reveal clues about the path that led them to Zeppelin Bend, an alternative camp for juvenile offenders. Each story is written by one of several young adult fiction authors, including Tim Floreen, Marieke Nijkamp, and Suzanne Young. The pretext of bonding in the wilderness allows for the transition of one tale to the next as the teens cook a meal, strategize the next leg of their hike, or weigh in on what they've heard. Hutchinson takes on the role of Geo the narrator, egging on his peers, whose stories vary in length, style, and degree of believability. Some are sobering, such as Cody's revenge plot on his first love, a college boy who only wanted a collection of nude selfies from the boys he charmed, then dumped. Others resemble traditional ghost stories; Georgie recounts haunting voices that tormented her at an all-girl's camp where her best friend—turned—mean girl was found dead in the woods. Jaila's (possibly drug-induced) tale of being trapped between two worlds and helped back to the present by a coyote spirit-man is a ruse to make her story sound romantic and mystical, and not a glimpse into meso-American spirituality. Lucinda's account of a school protest gone wrong is a relatable story of individualism—perhaps the overriding theme of the collection. Raw language and sexual situations in some selections will steer this to YA shelves. VERDICT Edgy stories showcase the depth and breadth of styles in a new crop of writers for young adults. A good purchase for most libraries serving teens.—Vicki Reutter, State University of New York at Cortland

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“A compelling examination of the teen psyche.” –Booklist, starred review

“From the first sentence, collection editor Hutchinson grabs readers… A compelling, uncomfortable narrative.” –Kirkus Reviews

“Though the voices are distinct, it’s the overall experience of disparate people finding common understanding that lingers.” –Publishers Weekly

“Edgy stories showcase the depth and breadth of styles in a new crop of writers for young adults.” –School Library Journal

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (September 5, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1481491113
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1481491112
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 years and up
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ HL740L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.2 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 45 ratings

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    Suzanne Young is the New York Times bestselling author of Girls with Sharp Sticks, a sci-fi thriller about a boarding school of girls who are not what they appear to be. Originally from New York, Suzanne moved to Arizona to pursue her dream of not freezing to death. She is a novelist and an English teacher, but not always in that order. Suzanne is also the author of The Program series, All in Pieces, Hotel for the Lost, Poet Anderson, and several other novels for teens. Visit her online at www.authorsuzanneyoung.com or follow her on Instagram @authorsuzanneyoung.

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    Shaun David Hutchinson is the author of numerous books for young adults, including The Five Stages of Andrew Brawley, which won the Florida Book Awards’ Gold Medal in the Young Adult category and was named to the ALA’s 2015 Rainbow Book List; the anthology Violent Ends, which received a starred review from VOYA; and We Are the Ants, which received five starred reviews and was named a best book of January 2016 by Amazon.com, Kobo.com, Publishers Weekly, and iBooks. He lives in South Florida with his adorably chubby dog, and enjoys Doctor Who, comic books, and yelling at the TV. Visit him at ShaunDavidHutchinson.com.

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    E.C. Myers (he/him) was assembled in the United States from Korean and German parts, and raised by a single mother and a public library in Yonkers, New York. He won the Andre Norton Nebula Award for his first novel, Fair Coin, and is a New York Times bestselling author. His works include the S0S thriller series, four RWBY young adult books, and two interactive novels in the Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise. His short stories have been published in magazines and anthologies such as A Thousand Beginnings and Endings, The Sunday Morning Transport, Tasting Light: Ten Science Fiction Stories to Rewire Your Perceptions, and Overwatch 2: Heroes Ascendant. He has also written serialized fiction for the podcasts ReMade, Alternis, Orphan Black: The Next Chapter, and The Sounds of Nightmares (the first audio fiction series from the world of the Little Nightmares video games).

    His next two novels are The Stream Team: Battle Squad (Andrews McMeel Kids, 3/18/25) and Gamers: Attempting Connection (Pixel + Ink, 5/6/25).

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  • Evan McGee
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  • Sessa
    3.0 out of 5 stars Feral Youth
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2023
    I decided to give this book a go after reading "Violent Ends" and loving Shaun David Hutchinson's work. I really like reading stories from different characters' perspectives which this book sort of does but in a different way. The story seems a little slow but I believe that has to do with the setting of the story. I getting to know more about the characters and their backgrounds. Overall I don't think it's a must read but it is a good book if you want something easy to read to past the time.
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  • Danielle Wilson
    4.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2017
    I love anthologies and retellings so this was a perfect combination for me. The narration is fantastic – dark, humorous, honest. The transitions between stories are great, and I really liked the different character dynamics we get to see. Feral Youth follows 10 troubled teens who are left alone in the woods and must make it back to their camp. To pass the time, they decide to tell stories, and what we get is engaging POV stories from different authors reflecting the different characters. Feral Youth is a story within a story - we see into these characters lives, and see their truths, or what they present as their truths, and we see their growth. It’s such a unique and fun reading experience!

    Things I Liked
    I loved the narration and Gio as the narrator. It was blunt, honest, and biting. I loved the candor Gio spoke with and the humor we got from all the characters interacting. There were many stubborn personalities, and their clashing provided excellent entertainment. I love that Gio presents himself as truthful, but he is still an unreliable narrator.

    I also thought the transitions between the character stories and the narration was done very well. The lead-ins to the character stories flowed naturally from the situation or from character’s conversation, when they easily could have been clunky or abrupt.

    The character’s stories themselves were fantastic! I loved that we got a mix of personal/biographical stories and ones that were fiction. It was a nice balance, and even the non-biographical stories were personal to the characters and showed more about them. I like how Gio says that stories aren’t about truthfulness, but about the belief and intent of the storyteller. It becomes their truth, and thereby the truth.

    I liked seeing the character growth through the 3 day trek through the woods. We see the characters learn more about themselves. We see them examine how they are viewed by society and others, what expectations are placed on them, how people interact with them and how they interact with the world around them. All the characters learn something that impacts them. Which is best shown in this quote:
    “Our parents and teachers and all the other adults in our lives might have seen us as animals, as feral youth, determined to destroy our lives and the lives of those around us, but we weren’t. We were people, and we would not be ignored anymore.”

    Favorite stories: “Jackie’s Story” by Justina Ireland & “Self-Portrait” by Brandy Colbert

    Things I Didn’t Like
    I don’t even think you can call them chapters really, but the sections sometimes felt a little long, and I found myself taking breaks in the middle of a story. So I wasn’t as invested as I would have liked to have been during parts. This is purely a personal preference, as I tend to prefer shorter chapters and sections in books. And as this majorly focuses on characters, I feel like being invested is needed for me as a reader.

    Least favorite story: “Big Brother, Part 1” by E.C. Myers (I did like Part 2!)

    Feral Youth is a love story to the downtrodden, misguided misunderstood, and disrespected. We see these characters, who for some reason or another, are shunned as “troubled” and “bad” by those around them. This is their story and their truths. This is a band of misfits coming together and embracing themselves and their experiences. I loved basically everything about the story and I will definitely be reading more from all of these authors in the future!

    Trigger Warnings: self harm (“The Butterfly Effect”), rape (“The Chaos Effect”)

    I received a copy of the book from Simon Pulse via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
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  • Heather Di
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2017
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    Feral Youth was simply fantastic! I'm usually wary of multi-author collaborations, but this one defied all odds and truly shined. While it initially appears to be a set of short stories, they're all tied together with a plot arc. This book is about a group of "troubled" teenagers dropped in the middle of the woods and trying to find their way back to civilization. Over a bet, each person tells a story about what they did to end up at the camp for troubled teens. This is where the various powerhouse authors come into play, each contributing their own (exaggerated?) tale that shines as much as the last.

    I picked up this book because of the incredible authors (Tim Floreen, anyone?) and by the end I'd discovered even more authors that I can't wait to read more from. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves contemporary young adult fiction, particularly with unreliable narrators.
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  • Chance Ill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2019
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  • Jeremy Adell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2019
    I have never read an anthology but this book was amazing! Feral Youth takes place at Zeppelin bens which is an outdoor education program for troubled teens. The kids spend two weeks training for an excursion 18 miles away from base camp where they have to find their way back with little to no materials. The story starts when the kids get dropped off and one teen decided to make a competition where the person who tells the best story wins 100$. As the story goes on each kid tells their story of how they ends up in the program and the story are all completely different and enthralling. Feral Youth takes the reader on an adventure along with each character in his or her personal life. The reader gets to experience all the different things that go on inside of a troubled teenagers head. The authors are also extremely diverse which produced diverse characters so it is really nice to see the characters work together as they find their way back to Zeppelin Bend. I highly recommend this book especially if you are looking for an adventurous book with constant action!
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