The Last Wild Trilogy by Piers Torday 3 Books Collection Box Set - Young Adult - Paperback

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

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781786541697

Overview:
This boxed collection brings together Piers Torday’s immersive The Last Wild trilogy—the gripping adventures that follow Kester as he navigates a quarantined world where animals are vanishing and hope hinges on unlikely friendships. The Last Wild introduces a boy who discovers he can talk to pests, setting off a chain of choices that could redefine the fate of a planet. The Dark Wild deepens the danger as subterranean forces rise, and the last wild creatures rally around a shared destiny. In The Wild Beyond, the stakes go from personal courage to planetary crisis, with a blue whale’s news and a mysterious dome altering the map of possibility. The set's tone blends urgent adventure with empathetic storytelling, making it ideal for middle-grade readers who crave rapid pacing, vivid world-building, and thoughtful questions about ecology, responsibility, and resilience. This paperback box set is a complete, binge-worthy investment for fans of environmental themes and high-stakes quests.

What This Collection Covers:
Across three linked journeys, the collection tracks Kester’s evolving role as a bridge between humans and the remaining living world. The Last Wild introduces a land in crisis where a deadly virus has toppled animal populations, and Kester learns to listen to creatures who’ve long lived in the shadows of human fear. The Dark Wild intensifies the struggle as underground ecosystems awaken, testing loyalties and forcing hard choices about survival and power. The Wild Beyond expands the canvas to a wider world, where a lone blue whale delivers crucial news and a looming dome challenges every belief about what is possible. Readers will experience the climate-conscious ecology, layered world-building, and a message of cooperation that grows with each book. The progression is clear: courage, collaboration, and curiosity become the tools that could save the last wild places.

Book-by-Book Guide:
The Last Wild
In the opening instalment, 11–13-year-old Kester wakes to a world where a deadly virus has decimated animal life, leaving humans to navigate a fragile balance with the few survivors who remain. His extraordinary ability to communicate with pests becomes a beacon of hope as he forges uneasy alliances with creatures who understand the stakes better than adults. The pace barrels forward as Kester confronts ethical dilemmas, danger, and a mission to restore the wild—yet his journey is as much about listening as leading. This book establishes the moral compass of the series: empathy for non-human life and the courage to act when the odds are stacked against you. The Dark Wild
The second entry shifts into a more perilous, subterranean arena where “the dark wild” beneath the city takes center stage. Kester discovers that the animal world still has a voice, and those voices call for a reckoning with human harm and injustice. The narrative tightens as loyalties are tested and new alliances form in the face of looming rebellion. Torday’s world-building expands to reveal a layered ecosystem where the lines between ally and adversary blur, and where decisions ripple across communities. The tension grows, yet the story remains anchored in compassion and the belief that one determined child can steer humanity toward a better path. The Wild Beyond
In the final volume, Kester confronts his greatest test as he has already changed the city’s fate and the balance of power in the animal world. The plot accelerates toward a global-scale crisis, with the arrival of news from across the oceans and the emergence of a steel dome that reshapes the horizon. A brave mouse and other new allies join the quest, and the resolution hinges on cross-species trust, resilience, and strategic thinking. This concluding chapter emphasizes hope earned through teamwork and perseverance, delivering a satisfying closure to a series that threads environmental themes with thrilling, cinematic adventure.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Ideal for readers aged roughly 11–13 who love fast-paced animal adventures with moral depth, this trilogy-turned-box-set is a fantastic classroom or home-reading set for discussions about ecology, responsibility, and courage. It suits fans of atmospheric quests, eco-fiction, and stories that fuse danger with buoyant hope. Gift buyers will find a cohesive, self-contained reading arc that encourages re-reading and sharing insights with peers or book clubs. The complete set is also a superb way to introduce younger readers to sustained story worlds before branching into longer fantasy or science-themed series.

Key Benefits:

• Complete three-book reading journey in one collectible paperback box set
• Written by award-winning author Piers Torday, renowned for climate-conscious adventure
• Engaging for middle-grade readers with escalating tension and emotional stakes
• Rich ecological themes spark thoughtful discussion in classroom or family reading
• Accessible prose ideal for confident readers transitioning to longer series
• Compact, durable packaging makes this an appealing gift set

About the Author:
Piers Torday is the writer behind The Last Wild trilogy, a series celebrated for its inventive blend of adventure and environmental message. The books have been highlighted as the work of a Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize-winning author, recognized for creating immersive, character-driven stories that resonate with young readers and their caregivers. Torday’s voice combines brisk pacing with thoughtful themes about empathy for wildlife, the responsibilities of humans toward other species, and the power of hope to drive real change. This set showcases his ability to build a cohesive, multi-volume arc that remains accessible while inviting deeper reflection on ecological themes.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
Owning the entire Last Wild trilogy in one box provides a seamless reading experience from start to finish, ideal for binge-reading sessions or classroom read-alouds. The themes grow with the characters, allowing readers to revisit earlier moments with fresh perspective after each new installment. The set also serves as a compelling gift for young readers who enjoy atmospheric, animal-centered adventures with heart. Collectors and new readers alike will appreciate the cohesive presentation, the strong authorial voice, and the enduring message that courage, kindness, and collaboration can help restore balance to a fragile world. This is more than a collection—it’s an invitation to care for the planet through unforgettable storytelling.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.