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The Wildings: The Hundred Names of Darkness

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The Wildings: The Hundred Names of Darkness follows a group of cats in the streets of Delhi who are facing new challenges as they strive to protect their territory. As a powerful destruction looms over their world, the cats, led by the courageous Mara, must unite to ensure their survival. Amidst the unfolding dangers, themes of friendship, loyalty, and the fight for freedom come to life, highlighting the cats' adventures and the intricate bonds they share.
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You might enjoy this sequel if you appreciate a captivating adventure that delves into the secretive world of animal life, brilliantly depicted through a group of intrepid cats. With its rich character development and vibrant storytelling, this tale offers both suspense and emotional depth, perfect for young readers and anyone intrigued by the dynamics of animal tribes and their survival instincts.

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The Wildings: The Hundred Names of Darkness

The Nizamuddin cats' first great battle is over, but now their home is under threat in this pulsating sequel to Nilanjana Roy's brilliant debut

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As the Nizamuddin cat clan recover slowly from their terrible battle with the ferals, they find their beloved home changing around them. Winter brings an army of predators - humans, vicious dogs, snakes, bandicoots along with the cold and a scarcity of food Unless Mara can help them find a safe haven, their small band will be wiped out for good.With the assistance of a motley group of friends Doginder, a friendly stray Hatch, a Black Kite who is afraid of the sky; Thomas Mor, an affable peacock Jethro Tail, the mouse who roared and the legendary Senders of Delhi - Mara and her band set out on an epic journey to find a place where they can live free from danger...

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The Wildings: The Hundred Names of Darkness by Nilanjana Roy receives praise for its charm and ability to captivate both children and adults. Reviewers highlight its vivid storytelling and engaging narrative that could appeal to fans of Neil Gaiman. It's lauded for being a potential classic and admired for its whimsical, whisker-twitching adventures.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782691075

Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 November 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Nilanjana Roy spent most of her adult life writing about humans before realising that animals were much more fun; The Wildings is her first novel. She writes a regular column for the Business Standard and the International Herald Tribune, and some of her stories for children have been published in Scholastic's Spooky Stories, Science Fiction Stories and Be Witched. She also writes for The New York Times, Granta, Al-Jazeera, The Huffington Post and the BBC. She has worked extensively on free speech, censorship and feminist issues in India. The Girl Who Ate Books: Adventures in Reading, a collection of Nilanjana's essays, will be published by 4thEstate. She lives in Delhi with her husband where they are jointly owned by two cats.

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