Run Wild

Name: Run Wild
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Gill Lewis
ISBN: 9780008752118

Author: Gill Lewis

Narrator: Una Byrne

Unabridged: 1 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Barrington Stoke

Published: 10/17/2024

Categories: Children's Fiction, Animal Stories, Science & Nature Stories, Children's Social Themes, Action & Adventure Stories

Synopsis

A thought-provoking and touching story of the bond between children and nature, from renowned storyteller and award-winning author Gill Lewis. Izzy and Asha need a space to call their own, away from difficult families, the Skull brothers and the trouble they bring. But the derelict building site where they stake their claim already belongs to something else, a wilderness they never expected and an injured wolf that desperately needs their help. Can they reconnect to the wild and save the wolf? Or is their pack too weak to fight much stronger powers? A stunning tale of our lost connection to nature and the wild that hides in us all, from renowned storyteller Gill Lewis. Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Stacie on January 24, 2025

I read this knowing absolutely nothing about it except that it was a modern danmei possibly slice of life? Personally, I don’t think I would consider this slice of life (yet)😔. My heart hurt so much for Jiang Cheng with his family (lack of) situation and loneliness as a 17 year old. So far, I love th......more

Goodreads review by Queens Love on February 02, 2025

"With sad music playing, spinning freely, the night feels even lonelier." I purchased this book without any idea what it was about apart from being a modern danmei novel. To be honest, I had to take some time to absorb the story before writing this review. My heart aches for the characters—Jiang Chen......more

Goodreads review by ollie on January 25, 2025

Ever since I started reading danmei I’ve stuck with high-fantasy historical danmei. This is my first contemporary danmei and I must say: I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS! If you’re looking to read some contemporary danmei, you must read this book. I plowed right through it wanting more, more, AND MORE! Now I......more

Goodreads review by Jen (thisbeereads) on February 07, 2025

it’s giving Shameless, but make it Chinese......more

Quotes

“Gill Lewis writes brilliantly about the relationship between urban children and the wild, and this is another triumph … You’ll be howling for more” – The Times "A thought-provoking novel … there is a little bit of wild inside us all that risks being lost in the crowdedness of modern life" – Books for Topics "Secrets and solidarity in a powerful contemporary story exploring the bond between children and nature" – The Bookseller "An absolute triumph … it's definitely earned a place on my classroom bookshelf just as it should yours!" – The Reader Teacher "As a storyteller, Gill Lewis should be cherished and revered. The message of Run Wild is important, nay, essential" – Family Bookworms, Blog