{"product_id":"the-last-wild-isbn-9780147509659","title":"The Last Wild","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"A hugely inventive adventure.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Eoin Colfer, \u003cu\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/u\u003e bestselling author of the Artemis Fowl series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe animals saved Kester. But can he save them?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\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—\u003cu\u003eThe Times\u003c\/u\u003e (UK)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\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—\u003cu\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Alternately somber, thrilling, and silly.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cu\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Indie Next List Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"A hugely inventive adventure.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Eoin Colfer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Splended stuff.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Eva Ibbotson \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“A whimsical yet thoughtful tale that brings to mind the smarts and silliness of Roald Dahl and Norton Juster.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cu\u003eThe New York Post\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e* “Alternately somber, thrilling, and silly, filled with eccentric human and animal characters with distinctive voices.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cu\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/u\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Should have broad appeal. Recommend this book to readers who like the \u003ci\u003eBooks of Ember\u003c\/i\u003e series by Jeanne DuPrau.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cu\u003eVOYA\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Combines a great fondness for animals with an appreciation of the freakish.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cu\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“An enchanted adventure with a message of empowerment and hope that ought to sweep readers along.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cu\u003eBooklist\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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—\u003cu\u003eThe Times\u003c\/u\u003e (UK)\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.I grab my chair, ready to bat the birds back out again, back to wherever they came from, when they start to speak—all of them talking together in a deep voice, more like singing than talking. Like a choir, direct in my head—just like the crackle from the cockroach in the Yard, or the whistle from the spider in the Doctor’s room, only this time there’s hundreds of voices speaking at once.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd I really can hear what they’re saying.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Kester Jaynes, we have been sent to find you.*","brand":"Puffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303394758885,"sku":"NP9780147509659","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780147509659.jpg?v=1767740168","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-last-wild-isbn-9780147509659","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}