{"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. 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.\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":58035145245046,"sku":"MAN-PR-U0206-1786542358","price":26.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/the-last-wild-piers-torday-paperback.jpg?v=1786100822","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/the-last-wild-4-books-collection-set-piers-torday-ages-8-12-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}