The Last Wild by Piers Torday

The Last Wild by Piers Torday

A hugely inventive adventure.
--Eoin Colfer, New York Times bestselling author of the Artemis Fowl series

In a world where animals are slowly fading into extinction, twelve-year-old Kester Jaynes feels as if he hardly exists either. He's been locked away in a home for troubled children and is unable to speak a word. Then one night, a flock of talking pigeons and a bossy cockroach come to help him escape, and he discovers that he can speak--to them. And the animals need him. Only Kester, with the aid of a stubborn, curious girl named Polly, can help them survive.

The animals saved Kester. But can he save them?

When ninety-nine pigeons smash through the windows of Kester's prison and carry him North to the last of the animals. it's a moment as thrilling as when James flies off in the Giant Peach. Highly recommended
--The Times (UK)

Combines a great fondness for animals with an appreciation of the freakish. The reserved narrative tone and tender yet peculiar view of animals give this piece its own offbeat flavor.
--Kirkus Reviews

Alternately somber, thrilling, and silly.
--Publishers Weekly

Piers Torday was born in Northumberland, which may be the only place in England where there are more animals than people. He now resides in London, where there are more animals than you may expect, after working as a producer and writer in theatre, live comedy, and television. The Dark Wild is the sequel to The Last Wild (and the final volume). Piers' website is www.pierstorday.co.uk, where you may learn more about him and follow his blog.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780670015542
ISBN 10	0670015547
Title	The Last Wild
Author	Piers Torday
Series	Last Wild
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Viking Books for Young Readers
Year published	2014-03-18
Number of pages	322
Prizes	Short-listed for Nene Award 2016
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.