Titles in This Set The Last Wild The Wild Beyond The Dark Wild The Wild Before Condition: New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781786542359 Publisher: Quercus Children's Books Age Range: 9-12 years Overview Discover the complete world of Piers Torday's award-winning The Last Wild series in one brand-new paperback collection. Following young Kester Jaynes across a trilogy of adventures, plus the atmospheric prequel The Wild Before , this four-book set is a must-have for animal-loving readers aged 9 to 12. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo, Katherine Rundell and Roald Dahl, it combines thrilling storytelling with a powerful message about nature, hope and the bond between humans and animals. About the Books The set opens with The Last Wild , introducing Kester Jaynes, a boy locked away in a home for troubled children in a world where a virus has wiped out almost every animal. When talking pigeons burst into his room, Kester discovers he can communicate with the last surviving creatures - and may be their only hope. In The Dark Wild , Kester learns that deep underground, beneath the city of Premium, more animals survive - and some believe the time has come to rise up against humanity. The Wild Beyond raises the stakes further: having saved the last wild animals and his city, Kester must face a mysterious steel dome, news carried by the world's only blue whale, and a brave mouse who may hold the key to the future. Finally, The Wild Before takes readers back to the origins of the legend, following a Mooncalf born on a stormy night and the small hare determined to protect it from a foretold catastrophe. Together, the four books form a rich saga about resilience, courage and protecting the natural world, told through vivid characters and Torday's blend of adventure, humour and heart. Complete four-book paperback collection in reading order Award-winning, bestselling children's animal-adventure series Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo, Roald Dahl and Katherine Rundell Explores themes of nature, climate change, friendship and hope Ideal gift for confident readers aged 9-12 Brand-new condition, ready to read straight away About the Author Piers Torday is an award-winning, bestselling British children's author. His debut, The Last Wild , was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Award and nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal, while its sequel, The Dark Wild , won the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. Born in Northumberland and now based in London, Torday - son of novelist Paul Torday - draws on a lifelong love of animals and storytelling. His work has been translated into 14 languages and continues to captivate young readers with tales of adventure, nature and hope. Why You'll Love This Series A gripping, big-hearted adventure saga that blends fantasy, environmental themes and unforgettable characters. Ideal for animal lovers and fans of classic-style adventure fiction, this complete paperback set offers hours of immersive reading and makes a thoughtful gift for any young bookworm. Please Note: Books are dispatched with the UK ISBN and UK edition cover as shown in the listing images.