{"product_id":"the-wilderness-hardcover","title":"The Wilderness - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteve McCarthy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSteve McCarthy\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this gorgeously illustrated whimsical tale, a young boy who fears the outdoors becomes lost in the forest . . . and discovers not only his courage but a new friend, too.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Vasylenko family are all adventurers who love wild places and wild things. All, that is, except young Oktober. He also dreams of adventure, but it's the kind that takes place between the pages of a book, indoors, where it's safe and warm. Unlike the rest of his family, he dreads venturing out where it's cold, wet, and home to a creature he calls the Wilderness. His father assures him the wilderness isn't a monster, but out there, Oktober can only see slimy tails and sharp teeth and so many places for the terrible Wilderness to hide. One day on a hike, Oktober gets separated from his family, and because he doesn't believe he's brave enough to be an adventurer, he's certain his fate is sealed. But maybe getting lost is just what Oktober needs to find courage and a new perspective . . . and an unexpected friend. With wry humor and marvelously rich and clever illustrations that readers will be happy to get lost in, Steve McCarthy's debut as author-illustrator will speak to even the most timid and bookish of adventurers.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteve McCarthy \u003c\/b\u003eis an Irish designer, illustrator, and author. His early career was devoted to traditional animation and background design, most notably for the 2015 Oscar-nominated animated feature film \u003ci\u003eSong of the Sea. \u003c\/i\u003eHe is also the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eA Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe One with the Waggly Tail\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSally Go Round the Stars\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eall\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eby Sarah Webb. \u003ci\u003eThe Wilderness \u003c\/i\u003eis his author-illustrator debut and was inspired by the freedom of his homeschooled childhood. Steve McCarthy lives in southeast London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11.9 x 10 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 03, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764420444448,"sku":"9781536231373","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7fa552a24b88904944ef8b330cde7f70.webp?v=1780247798","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-wilderness-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}