{"product_id":"the-last-wild-paperback","title":"The Last Wild - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePiers Torday\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A hugely inventive adventure.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Eoin Colfer, New York Times bestselling author of the Artemis Fowl series\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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 \u003ci\u003ecan\u003c\/i\u003e speak--to them. And the animals need him. Only Kester, with the aid of a stubborn, curious girl named Polly, can help them survive. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe animals saved Kester. But can he save them? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"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\"\u003cbr\u003e--The Times (UK) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Kirkus Reviews \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Alternately somber, thrilling, and silly.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Publishers Weekly\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePiers Torday\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003ci\u003eThe Last Wild\u003c\/i\u003e is followed by the sequel (and concluding volume) \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Wild\u003c\/i\u003e. You can find out more about Piers and follow his blog at www.pierstorday.co.uk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 7.6 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 22, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Last Wild\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.6\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51753799483680,"sku":"9780147509659","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b04cf7b3686a094ac556ed8f6c117efb.webp?v=1780027652","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-last-wild-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}