A thought-provoking and touching story of the bond between children and nature, from renowned storyteller and award-winning author Gill Lewis. Izzy and Asha need a space to call their own, away from difficult families, the Skull brothers and the trouble they bring. But the derelict building site where they stake their claim already belongs to something else, a wilderness they never expected and an injured wolf that desperately needs their help. Can they reconnect to the wild and save the wolf? Or is their pack too weak to fight much stronger powers? A stunning tale of our lost connection to nature and the wild that hides in us all, from renowned storyteller Gill Lewis. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+.
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A thought-provoking and touching story of the bond between children and nature, from renowned storyteller and award-winning author Gill Lewis.
Izzy and Asha need a space to call their own, where they can practise their skateboarding away from the Skull brothers and escape from trouble at home. But the derelict gasworks where they stake their claim already belongs to something else – a wilderness they never expected to find and an injured wolf that desperately needs their help. Can they reconnect to the wild and save the wolf? Or is their pack too weak to fight much stronger powers?
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“Gill Lewis writes brilliantly about the relationship between urban children and the wild, and this is another triumph … You’ll be howling for more” – The Times "A thought-provoking novel … there is a little bit of wild inside us all that risks being lost in the crowdedness of modern life" – Books for Topics "Secrets and solidarity in a powerful contemporary story exploring the bond between children and nature" – The Bookseller "An absolute triumph … it's definitely earned a place on my classroom bookshelf just as it should yours!" – The Reader Teacher "As a storyteller, Gill Lewis should be cherished and revered. The message of Run Wild is important, nay, essential" – Family Bookworms, Blog
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A thought-provoking and touching story of the bond between children and nature, from renowned storyteller and award-winning author Gill Lewis.

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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781781128282
Publisert
2018-07-16
Utgiver
Vendor
Barrington Stoke Ltd
Vekt
200 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
130 mm
Dybde
12 mm
Aldersnivå
J, Y, 02, 03
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
112

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Gill Lewis worked as a vet in the UK and across the world before becoming the acclaimed author of numerous books for children, including Swan Song, Eagle Warrior and Run Wild. Gill’s writing has earned her many awards such as the UKLA Children’s Book Award and the Little Rebels Award, and several nominations for prestigious awards including the CILIP Carnegie Medal.