As competitors on The Wild Life, Team Red races through nature while unraveling clues about animals. Mari is feeling the pressure to keep up with stronger and faster racers. Even though she knows a lot about animals, she’ll need more than facts to help her team reach the finish line first!
Race the Wild: Savanna Showdown
Discuss the Book
Back of the Pack Chapters 1–3
- Important Moment: In third place, Team Red is trailing in the last leg of The Wild Life competition. They have a lot of catching up to do!
- Ask and Share: How is Team Red doing in the race? If you were on the team, how would being in third place make you feel? How would you encourage a teammate who wants to give up?
Talk It Out Chapters 4–5
- Important Moment: The team finds a mysterious tracking device in their gear. Is that why a competing team seems to be following them? Mari thinks it’s best if they talk as a team to sort it out. She’s annoyed when Sage cuts her off, wanting to focus on the race instead.
- Ask and Share: When Team Red finds the tracking device, Mari and Sage want to deal with the problem differently. How? If you were in this situation, what would you do?
Believing You Can Chapters 6–7
- Important Moment: Mari’s sisters encouraged her to apply to The Wild Life competition. They believed she’d be a fierce competitor, though Mari doesn’t believe this about herself.
- Ask and Share: Why did Mari join The Wild Life competition? Why does Mari doubt herself? Who or what helps you to try new things? What can you try if you’re doubting your own skills and abilities?
Super Skills Chapters 8–10
- Important Moment: Russell uses his fast fingers to quickly answer questions on the ancam device. Sage uses her gymnastics skills to climb ledges. Mari uses information from watching nature documentaries to solve clues.
- Ask and Share: What are some of the ways the unique skills of Team Red help them compete? Which of your strengths do you get to use in your daily life?