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DescriptionThe sequel to The Last Wild, which The New York Post calls "A whimsical yet thoughtful tale that brings to mind the smarts and silliness of Roald Dahl and Norton Juster." AwardsShortlisted for Waterstone's Children's Book Prize 2014. Guardian Children's Fiction Prize 2014. Reviews'An excellent, punchy adventure' Financial Times. 'The definition of a good read' The Bookbag. 'A page-turner' The Telegraph. 'A fantastic example of how a book for children can be serious without preaching ... a sobering parable about our attitude to the natural world' Gillian Cross, author. 'Standout winner ... effortlessly holds his readers' attention' Julia Eccleshare, Guardian. 'Wildly inventive, moving and gripping' Frank Cottrell Boyce. Author descriptionPiers Torday was born in Northumberland. His career started in theatre and live comedy at the Edinburgh Festival. He then moved into television, where he develops programme ideas. |