The Last Wild 4 Books Collection Set by Piers Torday - Children's Fiction - Ages 8-12 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Last Wild
The Dark Wild
The Wild Beyond
The Wild Before

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Quercus Children's Books
Age Range: Ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)

Overview
Discover 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.

About the Books
The 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.

Key Benefits

• Complete 4-book paperback collection in reading order, including the prequel
• Fast-paced eco-adventure storytelling with real emotional depth
• Introduces a memorable hero in Kester Jaynes and his animal companions
• Encourages empathy, environmental awareness, and a love of nature
• Great for independent middle-grade readers or shared family reading
• Durable paperback format ideal for classroom or home libraries

Book-by-Book Guide
The Last Wild — Kester discovers he can speak to the last animals left after a deadly virus and joins a desperate mission to save them.
The Dark Wild — Kester ventures underground to face a hidden animal population debating rebellion against humankind.
The Wild Beyond — A lone blue whale's warning and a mysterious steel dome send Kester on a wider, higher-stakes journey.
The Wild Before — This prequel reveals the legendary origin of the Mooncalf and the animal prophecy at the heart of the series.

About the Author
Piers 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.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This 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. It's an engaging addition to any classroom library or summer reading list, offering hours of adventure, heart, and environmental wonder in one durable paperback bundle.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.