![]() ![]() The author Piers Torday, at the end of the book, mentions the rapid decrease and disappearance of the wildlife as one of the motivations to write this story. This book was published in 2013 but makes a lot more sense with the pandemic situation in 2021. ![]() ![]() One of the lessons that humans can learn from this story is the willingness of the animals to work together so that they can protect themselves from the deadly virus, and also in finding a cure. "A great stag never runs away from his fate." Kester and his animal friends embark on a journey to find the cure to save those left in the last of the Wild. It looks like Kester is the only hope now, as he finds out having a special ability to communicate with those still left in the Wild. The virus known as the Red Eye is claiming the lives of the animals at a fast pace. ![]() It is a thought-provoking read, and a book with a valuable message, particularly for young readers. The story also attempts to highlight the contribution of humans in much of the damage to the animal kingdom and also to the environment. This book is well-written and the storyline is captivating and engaging. Piers Torday`s The Last Wild is the story of twelve-year-old Kester Jaynes and his adventurous journey to save wild animals and also humans from a deadly virus. Kester is forced to stay in a home for troubled children, and the wardens keep telling him that something is wrong with him. "It's weird, but I kind of enjoy feeling sad sometimes." ![]()
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