Will Hobbs

  • 24

    Catalog books

  • 26

    Works

  • 1993 to 2008

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Will Hobbs writes lean, action-driven stories that drop readers into outdoor settings and moral knots. In Jackie's Wild Seattle he follows a determined young protagonist through urban riverfront challenges, blending fast-paced plot with clear, unsentimental observations about choices, risk, and finding footing in a changing place.

Hobbs favors scenes that hinge on physical movement—paddling, climbing, running—and the decisions those moments force. Jackie’s encounters in Seattle emphasize resourcefulness and consequences, showing how a single journey can test loyalties and reshape a teenager’s sense of belonging without melodrama or easy answers.

Best Place To Start

Crossing The Wire

Harpercollins Childrens Books • 2007 • standard commitment

It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Outdoor adventure and survival • Authentic teen protagonists • Nature-driven coming-of-age tales

Genres and themes: Young adult fiction • Wilderness adventure • Friendship and resilience

Who this author is best for: Great for readers who enjoy realistic, page-turning outdoor adventures with relatable teen characters.

Start with Jackie's Wild Seattle to see Hobbs' clear, action-focused voice and nature-centered storytelling.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Crossing The Wire

    Harpercollins Childrens Books • 2007 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2007 • 224 pages.

  2. Far North

    Harpercollins Childrens Books • 2004 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2004 • 280 pages.

  3. The Maze

    Harpercollins Childrens Books • 1998 • standard commitment

    It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

  4. Kokopelli's Flute

    N • 2008 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2008 • 148 pages.

  5. Ghost Canoe

    Listening Library • 2006 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2006 • 195 pages.

  6. Beardance

    Turtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media • 2004 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2004 • 197 pages.

  7. The Big Wander

    Aladdin • 2004 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2004 • 192 pages.

  8. Jackie's Wild Seattle

    Harpercollins • 2003 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2003 • 200 pages.

  9. The Maze (Avon Camelot Books)

    Tandem Library • 2001 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2001 • 248 pages.

  10. Ghost Canoe (Avon Camelot Books)

    Rebound by Sagebrush • 1999 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1999 • 195 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • Crossing The Wire is the easier short commitment, while Far North asks for more reading time up front.
  • Far North gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Crossing The Wire leans later in the catalog.

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