The Last Wild Trilogy: The Last Wild: Book 1
Piers Torday
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…
Kester lives in a land in quarantine. A deadly virus has killed all the animals except pests and it’s expected to be equally dangerous to humans. But when Kester realises he can talk to the pests, he finds they have great hope invested in him.
A captivating animal adventure destined to be loved by readers of all ages.
Reviews
This book was really lovely and well written but I would not recommend it to under 9 year olds as the main character talks about a lot of sad things and many animals get killed. It's about Kester Jaynes who must go on an epic adventure to save the last living animals. But will he make it in time? Find out in this heart-warming story that I think everybody should read. I'll be sure to find the next book in the series.
Anonymous 04.05.2018
Star Reviewer
I loved the book and i liked how a boy meets the last animals that hve not caught the red eye and how they go on an adventure.
Nurse Peaches Arlington 24.03.2026
I liked this book but not a lot. I liked it because it was talking about the wild but I didn't understand some parts. I might have recommended it.
Principal Kiki Partridge 28.01.2026
The Last Wild is a very entertaining and well described book. The character (I can't remember his name, oops) explores lots of different scenes that are varied and diverse. Animals and nature also play a huge role in this book and are one of the key elements to the book. This book in 3 words: Creative, Fiction, Action-packed Overall, this book is a great read for people in Y3 to Y6.
Fairy Bubbles Sequins 03.09.2025
I liked all the mystery and how he does not know he can talk to animals at first but then he gets a big surprise when he starts talking to a cockroach.
Baron Poseidon Rubber-duck 29.07.2025
It's an ok book, I think fairly average. For animal lovers (not me).
Madam Wanda Bungalow 18.07.2025
Star Reviewer
Awesome story recommend for adventure story lovers.
Princess Sapphire Slingshot 25.07.2024
Awesome story recommend for adventure story lovers.
Princess Sapphire Slingshot 25.07.2024
I think this was a very good book because it educates anyone who reads it about the danger of extinction. i cant' wait to read the rest of the series.
Major Natty Legend 24.07.2024
My favourite character was the stag. This is an adventure book and was exciting
Don Stinky Peanut-butter 22.01.2024
Great!
Fairy Bubbles Lavalamp 30.12.2023
Star Reviewer
Funny, exiting, suspensful and dramatic. I love the white pigeon.
Director Venus Sherbet 03.09.2023
It is better then the dark wild by far ,and it is a very good book.Piers Torday is a genius.
Sir Cornetto Pumpernickel 20.08.2023
This book is very heart warming and helps humans understand that we suffer a huge loss; animals dying out because of our actions
Countess Candyfloss Lavalamp 31.07.2023
Epic Full of Adventure!
Baroness Iguana Piccalilli 24.07.2023
I really liked this book because it was an interesting concept for a book. I like the dystopia of a world with no animals and crops left. My favourite character was Sidney because she’s funny and a cat and I love cats. I like that it’s serious but there are some characters that lighten up the mood of it, I think it’s a good balance of serious with a little bit of silly. I would recommend this book to kids and teenagers who like animals, nature and adventure books.
Professor Jewel Piano-key 16.07.2023
This book was amazing! full of twists turns and surprises, brilliant, I highly recommend it
Baroness Hopscotch Moonbeam 01.07.2023
Amazing! A wonderfully told animal adventure story where a boy discovers he can communicate with animals but all animals have become extinct except for the pests. He ends up making friends with a bossy cockroach, a wolf-cub, a spoilt cat and a harvest mouse! Can he save the animals? Definitely read this book to find out.
Anonymous 15.06.2023
Very suspenseful
Superintendent Bart Banana 22.12.2022
This book was a fictional book.My favourite character would have to be the General. He was hilarious. This book was partly factual as it have some animal facts. I would recommend this to everyone who likes books.
Senorita Jewel Fink 12.08.2022
