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The Last Wild Trilogy: The Last Wild

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By Piers Torday
Series: The Last Wild Trilogy
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The Last Wild by Piers Torday tells the gripping adventure of a boy named Kester who lives in a world where a mysterious virus has wiped out nearly all animal life. When he discovers he can communicate with the few remaining creatures, Kester embarks on a daring quest to save them from extinction. This children's book blends fantasy and environmental themes to explore courage, friendship, and the power of communication.
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You might enjoy this book if you love tales of adventure where a young hero embarks on a quest to save endangered creatures. It's a captivating story that blends elements of fantasy and environmentalism, perfect for young readers who cherish animals and care about the natural world.

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The Last Wild Trilogy: The Last Wild

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

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From the winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize

This is a story about a boy named Kester. He is extraordinary, but he doesn't know that yet. All he knows, at this very moment, is this:

1. There is a flock of excited pigeons in his bedroom.

2. They are talking to him.

3. His life will never be quite the same again...

Kester lives in a land in quarantine. A deadly virus has killed all the animals except pests, and it's expected to be equally dangerous to humans. But when Kester realises he can talk to the pests, he finds they have great hope invested in him.

A captivating animal adventure destined to be loved by readers of all ages.

The Last Wild is part of the enthralling series, The Last Wild Trilogy, by Piers Torday. Enjoy this remarkable journey into a world where hope and bravery can change everything.

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The book is praised for its thrilling and inventive adventure, with vivid characters and a powerful eco message. It's compared to works like James and the Giant Peach and is described as a magnetic, suspenseful tale with warmth and humour. Reviewers highlight its potential impact on young readers, comparable to classic stories, and commend its original, gripping narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780878300

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quercus Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 247g

Pages: 352

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dystopian Fiction Piers Torday Series: The Last Wild Trilogy 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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