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The Last Wild - by Piers Torday (Paperback)

The Last Wild - by  Piers Torday (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Originally published in Great Britain in a slightly different form by Quercus Books, 2013"--Title page verso.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A hugely inventive adventure.</b><br><b>--Eoin Colfer, New York Times bestselling author of the Artemis Fowl series</b> <p/>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 <i>can</i> speak--to them. And the animals need him. Only Kester, with the aid of a stubborn, curious girl named Polly, can help them survive. <p/>The animals saved Kester. But can he save them? <p/><b>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<br>--The Times (UK) <p/>"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."<br>--Kirkus Reviews <p/>"Alternately somber, thrilling, and silly."<br>--Publishers Weekly</b><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>An Indie Next List Selection</b> <p/>A hugely inventive adventure.<br>--Eoin Colfer <p/>Splended stuff.<br>--Eva Ibbotson <p/>"A whimsical yet thoughtful tale that brings to mind the smarts and silliness of Roald Dahl and Norton Juster."<br>--The New York Post <p/>* "Alternately somber, thrilling, and silly, filled with eccentric human and animal characters with distinctive voices.<br>--Publishers Weekly, starred review <p/>"Should have broad appeal. Recommend this book to readers who like the <i>Books of Ember</i> series by Jeanne DuPrau."<br>--VOYA <p/>"Combines a great fondness for animals with an appreciation of the freakish."<br>--Kirkus Reviews <p/>"An enchanted adventure with a message of empowerment and hope that ought to sweep readers along."<br>--Booklist <p/>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<br>--The Times (UK)<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Piers Torday</b> was born in Northumberland, which is possibly the one part of England where more animals live than people. After working as a producer and writer in theatre, live comedy and TV, he now lives in London - where there are more animals that you might think. <i>The Last Wild</i> is followed by the sequel (and concluding volume) <i>The Dark Wild</i>. You can find out more about Piers and follow his blog at www.pierstorday.co.uk.

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