The Dark Wild, Piers Torday
The Dark Wild, Piers Torday
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The Dark Wild

Author: Piers Torday

Narrator: Oliver Hembrough

Unabridged: 8 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/22/2015

Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Kester Jaynes thought he had discovered the last wild animals in the land. He thought his adventure was over. He was wrong.  Below the sparkling city of Premium, deep underground, a dark wild remains: animals who believe the time is right to rise up against their human enemies.  And soon Kester realizes: he is the only one who can stop them. Kester Jaynes saved the animals. Can he save the humans too?  The sequel to Piers Torday's The Last Wild takes the adventure from country to city, with all of the first book's excitement, humor, and heart.

About The Author

Piers Torday was born in Northumberland, England. He is the author of The Last Wild trilogy and also writes for television shows.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Abi

So I’ve been missing someone recently. Not a person exactly, but a character. An animal in fact – possibly the most fumbly-brained, accidentally hilarious animal any author has created: Piers Torday’s white pigeon. Last seen in his bestselling The Last Wild (and what an impact he made there) – I hea......more

Goodreads review by Daisy

this book is so sweet, I think it's even better than the first one, which isn't common with series I don't think. The end really introduces the concept of the third book very well......more

Goodreads review by Mohamad

واقعا شاید از ویژگی های خوب این کتاب مناسب گویی است. اینکه در داستان گزافه گویی نمی کنه و از اون طرف هم کم نمیگه که زمان مطالعه نفهمیم چطور شد. برای سن نوجوان کتابی ۳۰۰ صفحه ای واقعا مناسبه. کتاب دوم به نام «اتحاد سیاه دلان» به اتحاد مجزای حیوانات می پردازه که این بار رویارویی شخصیت اصلی داستان، یعن......more

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Praise for The Last Wild series by Piers Torday

"A hugely inventive adventure."
—Eoin Colfer, New York Times bestselling author of the Artemis Fowl series
 
“A whimsical yet thoughtful tale that brings to mind the smarts and silliness of Roald Dahl and Norton Juster.” —The New York Post
 
* “Alternately somber, thrilling, and silly, filled with eccentric human and animal characters with distinctive voices."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Should have broad appeal. Recommend this book to readers who like the Books of Ember series by Jeanne DuPrau.”—VOYA
 
“An enchanted adventure with a message of empowerment and hope that ought to sweep readers along.”—Booklist

"A winning combination of science fiction and animal adventure: noble animals fighting for just causes—reminiscent of Brian Jacques's "Redwall" series."--School Library Journal

"When ninety-nine pigeons smash through the windows of Kester's prison and carry him North to the last of the animals…. it's a moment as thrilling as when James flies off in the Giant Peach. Highly recommended"
—The Times (UK)
 
“Combines a great fondness for animals with an appreciation of the freakish…. The reserved narrative tone and tender yet peculiar view of animals give this piece its own offbeat flavor.”—Kirkus Reviews
 
"Splendid stuff." —Eva Ibbotson

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