Wild Song

Name: Wild Song
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SKU: 9781848124424
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By Janis Mackay

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Thirteen-year-old Niilo is sent to Wild School, a young offender's unit on a Finnish island, due to his unruly behaviour. Initially resentful, he forms a strong bond with his mentor Hannu, who helps him confront his fears and past. When Hannu leaves, Niilo runs away to live in the wild, facing immense challenges and his ongoing fear of water. With the aid of a seal and Hannu's eventual rescue, Niilo experiences a transformative event in the water that changes his life.
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Ideal for young readers interested in stories of personal growth, overcoming fears, and adventure set in a unique Nordic environment.

A boy overcomes his fear of water and connects with nature in this powerful novel of transformation.

A boy overcomes his fear of water and connects with nature in this powerful novel of transformation

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Thirteen-year-old Niilo's unruly behaviour means his loving parents sent him to Wild School, a young offender's unit on an island in the Finnish archipelago. Angry at first, eventually he comes to enjoy being there and builds a close relationship with his mentor, Hannu, who helps him face his demons and overcome his lifelong fear of water.

But when Niilo hears Hannu is leaving, he is so upset he decides to run away. Escaping is one thing, but living alone in the wild is completely different and it tests Niilo to the utmost, especially as his fear of water still haunts him.

With the help of a seal, Hannu eventually finds Niilo, but on the way back to Wild School Niilo is thrown into the water and experiences a revelation that will change his life for the better.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781848124424

Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Piccadilly Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 128.0mm

Width: 15.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 187g

Pages: 224

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Janis Mackay

About the Author

Janis lives in Edinburgh and teaches creative writing at Edinburgh University. She is a prize-winning author of four novels and one picture book text. THE ACCIDENTAL TIME TRAVELLER won the Scottish Children's Book award in 2013. She has been a journalist, actor, storyteller and drama teacher, travelling the world in the process. She has been a writer-in-residence many times, mostly recently in Finland. She is inspired by the sea, seals and the dramatic north coast. Follow Janis at www.janismackay.com or on Twitter: @janismackay