Last Wild, The (Book 1 Of The Last Wild Trilogy)

From the winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize This is a story about a boy named Kester. He is extraordinary, but he doesn't know that yet. All he knows, at this very moment, is this: 1. There is a flock of excited pigeons in his bedroom. 2. They are talking to him. 3. His life will never be quite the same again...A captivating animal adventure destined to be loved by readers of all ages. Review: 'I haven't read a book this good and interesting since The Hunger Games ... an edge-of-your-seat fast-paced read' Guardian Children's website. Guardian Children's website 'An action-packed, dystopian eco-thriller with memorable characters, both animal and human, and a powerful message about the interdependence of man and nature. A promising debut' Daily Mail. Daily Mail 'A darkly comic and hugely inventive adventure ... it could be the next big thing' Eoin Colfer. Eoin Colfer 'Gripping, original and memorable' Francesca Simon. Francesca Simon 'The sequel had better come soon' Observer. Observer 'Inventive, with laughs, tears and cliffhangers' Sunday Times. Sunday Times 'Thrilling ... Written in a vivid, urgent style, its sense of loss at all the creatures we have lost or are losing may be as critical to the new generation as Tarka the Otter' Times. Times 'Splendid stuff' Eva Ibbotson. Eva Ibbotson Prizes: Shortlisted for Waterstones Children's Book Prize: Fiction 5 - 12 Category 2014. Author Biography: Piers Torday was born in Northumberland. His career started in theatre and live comedy at the Edinburgh Festival. He then moved into television, where he develops programme ideas. Piers' father is the celebrated author Paul Torday (Salmon Fishing in the Yemen). The Last Wild is Piers' first novel.