{"title":"The Last Wild","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-last-wild-series-piers-torday-4-book-collection-ages-8-12-paperback","title":"The Last Wild Series 4 Books Collection Set by Piers Torday - Ages 8-12 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Wild\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Wild Beyond\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Dark Wild\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Wild Before\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPublisher: Quercus Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStep into Piers Torday's acclaimed eco-adventure saga with this four-book paperback collection. At the center is Kester Jaynes, a boy who discovers he can talk to animals in a near-future world where wildlife has all but vanished. Across The Last Wild, The Dark Wild, and The Wild Beyond, Kester races to save the last creatures, while the prequel The Wild Before travels back to a mythic past where one hare's courage shapes the wild's fate. Imaginative and emotionally rich, this set suits middle-grade readers who love animals and adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis four-book collection follows the arc of Piers Torday's Last Wild universe, beginning with the trilogy that introduces Kester Jaynes, a boy locked away in a home for troubled children who discovers that a flock of talking pigeons has come looking for him. In The Last Wild, Kester learns a mysterious virus has wiped out nearly all animal life, and that he alone can hear the voices of the survivors who remain, setting him on a mission he never expected to face. The Dark Wild sends him beneath the city to an underground world of insects and rats plotting rebellion, while The Wild Beyond widens the stakes to a full-scale fight for the planet's last wild places, pitting Kester against a corporation determined to control whatever nature remains. Rounding out the set is The Wild Before, a stand-alone prequel set in an ancient world of folklore and prophecy, following a small but determined hare who must decide whether one single life can truly change the course of history. Together, the four books blend cinematic, fast-moving adventure with genuine environmental urgency, asking readers to think about stewardship, courage, and the bond between humans and animals, while Torday's inventive world-building rewards fans who follow Kester's journey all the way from its desperate, uncertain beginning to its hopeful, hard-won end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete four-book paperback collection, the full trilogy plus prequel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-paced eco-adventure that appeals to reluctant and enthusiastic readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces stewardship, courage, and animal welfare themes for young readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for birthdays, holidays, or a classroom library addition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback set for kids ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Wild — Kester Jaynes discovers he can talk to the last surviving animals after a flock of pigeons finds him in a home for troubled children.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Wild Beyond — Kester's mission widens as he and his animal allies confront a corporation set on controlling Earth's last wild places.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Dark Wild — Kester ventures beneath the city into an underground world of insects and rats who believe it's time to rise up.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Wild Before — A stand-alone prequel following a determined hare whose choices shape the fate of the wild long before Kester's story begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPiers Torday is a British author born in Northumberland, England, whose Last Wild series blends adventure fiction with environmental themes. Before writing for children, he worked as a producer and writer in theatre, live comedy, and television. He is the son of novelist Paul Torday, whose final, unfinished novel Piers completed and published. Torday's books for young readers combine imaginative world-building with heartfelt storytelling about the connection between humans and animals, and he continues writing across the Last Wild universe, including the prequel The Wild Before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis four-book paperback collection delivers a complete, satisfying eco-adventure that keeps young readers hooked from page one. It's a smart pick for birthdays, holiday gifting, back-to-school reading lists, or building out a classroom or home library kids will want to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Piers Torday","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57070710030710,"sku":"MAN-U020590-9781786542359","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/the-last-wild-series-piers-torday-paperback.jpg?v=1786052641"},{"product_id":"the-last-wild-4-books-collection-set-piers-torday-ages-8-12-paperback","title":"The Last Wild 4 Books Collection Set by Piers Torday - Children's Fiction - Ages 8-12 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Wild\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Dark Wild\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Wild Beyond\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Wild Before\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPublisher: Quercus Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDiscover the complete eco-adventure saga that follows Kester Jaynes, a boy who can hear and speak to animals in a world where a deadly virus has wiped out nearly every wild creature. This four-book paperback collection gathers The Last Wild, The Dark Wild, The Wild Beyond, and the prequel The Wild Before by Piers Torday, taking young readers from a quarantined city to underground animal uprisings, ocean depths, and a legendary mooncalf's birth. Packed with courage, humor, and heart, it's a page-turning series for animal lovers and adventure seekers alike, perfect for independent reading or family read-alouds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Wild series begins when twelve-year-old Kester Jaynes, locked away in a home for troubled children, discovers he can talk to a flock of pigeons that gather at his window. In a land where a mysterious virus has killed off nearly every animal except pests, Kester's rare gift makes him the last hope for the creatures who remain. The Last Wild launches his mission with a daring escape and a race to protect the last wild animals from extinction. The Dark Wild pushes the story underground, where a hidden population of animals debates whether to rise up against humankind, forcing Kester to choose sides in a growing conflict. The Wild Beyond widens the scope even further, sending Kester across the ocean as a lone blue whale delivers unsettling news and a mysterious steel dome appears atop the Four Towers. The Wild Before, a prequel set generations earlier, tells the origin story of the legendary Mooncalf and the animal prophecy that shapes the entire series. Together the four books form a complete, emotionally rich saga about friendship, environmental responsibility, and the bond between humans and the natural world. Torday blends fast-paced action with genuine tenderness, crafting a series that has drawn comparisons to classic animal-adventure storytelling while carving out its own distinct, modern voice. Middle-grade readers who love stories about bravery, ecology, and unlikely heroes will find themselves fully immersed in Kester's journey from its quiet beginning to its sweeping conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 4-book paperback collection in reading order, including the prequel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-paced eco-adventure storytelling with real emotional depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces a memorable hero in Kester Jaynes and his animal companions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages empathy, environmental awareness, and a love of nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for independent middle-grade readers or shared family reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable paperback format ideal for classroom or home libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Wild — Kester discovers he can speak to the last animals left after a deadly virus and joins a desperate mission to save them.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Dark Wild — Kester ventures underground to face a hidden animal population debating rebellion against humankind.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Wild Beyond — A lone blue whale's warning and a mysterious steel dome send Kester on a wider, higher-stakes journey.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Wild Before — This prequel reveals the legendary origin of the Mooncalf and the animal prophecy at the heart of the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPiers Torday is a British author known for his work in children's fiction. The Last Wild, his debut novel, launched a celebrated series that has been praised for blending environmental themes with fast-paced adventure. He is also the author of other children's titles including The Lost Magician and The Frozen Sea. Torday's writing draws on his lifelong interest in nature and animals, and The Last Wild series has earned him recognition as an award-winning children's writer whose stories resonate with young readers who care about the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis complete four-book set is a wonderful gift for animal-loving middle-grade readers, whether for a birthday, holiday season, or back-to-school treat. 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