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Dark Wild: Book 2, The

By Piers Torday
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Dark Wild: Book 2, The by Piers Torday is a thrilling continuation of the adventure where we follow the protagonist, Kester, as he embarks on a journey to save his world. The story delves into themes of courage and friendship in the face of environmental and societal challenges. Packed with action and heart, it captivates young readers with its imaginative and fast-paced plot.
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You might enjoy this captivating children's adventure if you're excited by heart-pounding quests, mysterious woods, and environmental themes. It follows courageous characters as they face challenges and grow, making it perfect for young readers who love a mix of fantasy and reality.

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Dark Wild: Book 2, The

A thrilling animal adventure for fans of Roald Dahl, David Walliams and Katherine Rundell

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WINNER OF THE GUARDIAN CHILDREN'S FICTION PRIZE 2014. A thrilling animal adventure for fans of Roald Dahl, David Walliams and Katherine Rundell

Twelve-year-old Kester thought he had discovered the last wild animals in the land. He thought his adventure was over. He was wrong.

Below the sparkling city of Premium, deep underground, a dark wild remains: animals who believe the time is right to rise up against their human enemies.

And soon Kester realises: he is the only one who can stop them.

Kester Jaynes saved the animals. Can he save the humans too?

Dark Wild: Book 2, The by Piers Torday offers a captivating and suspenseful journey for young readers.

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Dark Wild: Book 2, The by Piers Torday is praised as a potent adventure with vivid characters and a compelling ecological message. It's noted for its thrilling style, compared to classic children's literature, and described as both darkly comic and highly inventive. The book is characterised as gripping, original, and full of suspense while maintaining warmth, drawing comparisons to the wit and charm of Roald Dahl's works. Reviewers suggest it's a significant read for the new generation, engaging and thought-provoking but also entertaining.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781848663787

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 September 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quercus Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 368

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Piers Torday Young Adult

About the Author

Piers Torday began his career in theatre and then television as a producer and writer. His first book for children, The Last Wild, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Award, nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal and is being adapted for the stage by the Unicorn and National Theatre. His second book, The Dark Wild, won the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. Other titles include There May Be A Castle (People's Book Award finalist), which was adapted for the stage by the Little Angel Theatre, The Lost Magician (Teach Primary Book Award) and Midnight Treasure, the New Statesman Children's Book of the Year. He recently adapted The Box of Delights for the RSC. Other stage adaptations include Christmas Carol and The Wind in the Willows (Wilton's Music Hall).

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