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The Wild

By Esther Freud
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In The Wild by Esther Freud, the story follows Nelly, a young girl who embarks on a summer holiday to a remote village with her mother and brother. The novel delves into the intricate dynamics of family, childhood curiosity, and the enchanting allure of rural landscapes. As Nelly navigates this new environment, she uncovers the complexities of relationships and the nuances of growing up.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories about self-discovery and personal transformation set against compelling landscapes. The narrative skilfully intertwines themes of freedom, connection, and the complexities of family dynamics. Its rich character development and evocative prose offer an immersive experience for readers seeking an emotional and thought-provoking journey.

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Nine-year-old Tess has never seen anything like The Wild. An old bakery, converted into a home, it has a fireplace big enough to sit in, a garden with a badminton net and another one for vegetables. And then there's William, its owner. Single father of three, he cooks homemade ravioli, cuts trees down with a chainsaw and plays the guitar.

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Nine-year-old Tess has never seen anything like The Wild. An old bakery, converted into a home, it has a fireplace big enough to sit in, a garden with a badminton net, and another one for vegetables. And then there's William, its owner. A single father of three, he cooks homemade ravioli, cuts trees down with a chainsaw, and plays the guitar.

When her mother, Francine, rents two rooms from him, Tess can hardly believe her luck. Her brother Jake, however, proves harder to convince. As the two grown-ups begin to fall for each other, Tess struggles to please the adults, as well as win Jake round. But she finds that good intentions don't always bring happiness and that adults are disturbingly capable of making mistakes.

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The Wild by Esther Freud is praised for its vivid portrayal of childhood, drawing parallels with other notable novels in the genre. Reviewers commend Freud's ability to depict the nuanced world of children, capturing the delicate balance between tenderness and harshness. Critics have noted her talent for crafting believable child characters and the evocative collisions between child and adult perspectives.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780747597704

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 April 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Esther Freud was born in London in 1963. She trained as an actress before writing her first novel, Hideous Kinky, which was shortlisted for the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize and was made into a feature film starring Kate Winslet. She has since written four other novels. Her books have been translated into thirteen languages. Her most recent novel was The Sea House.

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