{"product_id":"the-last-wild-9780147509659","title":"The Last Wild","description":"\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 \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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Puffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50648805376274,"sku":"9780147509659","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_440ede73-7ea0-4f80-b86f-e48a89493589.jpg?v=1733249235","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-last-wild-9780147509659","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}