The Last Wild – “As the world falls silent, only kids have the courage to speak for animals.”
Basic Information
- Book title: The Last Wild
- Author: Piers Torday
- Publication date: 2013
- Genre: Animal Fantasy × Adventure Journey × Environmental Fable
- Recommended reading age: 9–14 years old (suitable for upper elementary to junior high school students)
In a plague-ravaged world where almost all animals are extinct, the remaining humans reside in corporate-controlled cities. Teen Kester Jaynes is confined to a “correctional school”; he’s nearly mute, drowning in isolation. Until one day, a cockroach speaks to him—unexpected, then a chorus of animals begging for help.
A group of wild creatures had escaped the plague, and they need Kester to rescue their world. Thus begins his “Last Wild” quest—traversing the desolate ruins, confronting his fears, and breaking through the cold apathy of humanity.
Suitable for
Primary and secondary school students who enjoy animal fantasy and adventure stories; children with language barriers or difficulty expressing themselves but rich imaginations; teenagers interested in environmental issues and systemic oppression in society; and teachers and librarians who seek books that combine literature with contemporary relevance.
“The world is drowning—but will you run for it anyway?” For kids who loved Animal Farm, The Great Animal Escape, or Mission to Mars, this book offers a fresh, thrilling literary journey.
