The reserved narrative tone and tender yet peculiar view of animals give this piece its own offbeat flavor.'- Kirkus Reviews 'Splended stuff. Highly recommended' - The Times (UK) 'Combines a great fondness for animals with an appreciation of the freakish. it's a moment as thrilling as when James flies off in the Giant Peach. Recommend this book to readers who like the Books of Ember series by Jeanne DuPrau.'- VOYA 'An enchanted adventure with a message of empowerment and hope that ought to sweep readers along.'- Booklist 'A winning combination of science fiction and animal adventure: noble animals fighting for just causes-reminiscent of Brian Jacques's 'Redwall' series.'- School Library Journa l 'When ninety-nine pigeons smash through the windows of Kester's prison and carry him North to the last of the animals. It will make them think about the world we live in and open their eyes to the plight of endangered animals across the world.Praise for The Last Wild series by Piers Torday 'A hugely inventive adventure.' -Eoin Colfer, New York Times bestselling author of the Artemis Fowl series 'A whimsical yet thoughtful tale that brings to mind the smarts and silliness of Roald Dahl and Norton Juster.' - The New York Post * 'Alternately somber, thrilling, and silly, filled with eccentric human and animal characters with distinctive voices.'- Publishers Weekly, starred review 'Should have broad appeal.

Set in a dystopian future, this book has an original and engaging story with good characters and is an ideal book to hook the class to their English learning. This planning includes opportunities for: The Last Wild (Last Wild Series 1) by Piers Torday 5.0 Paperback (Reprint) 8.99 Paperback 8.99 eBook 6.99 Audiobook 0. ( Update: I have converted the SMART screens to a Powerpoint file for those unable to access SMART.)

There are a total of 150 SMART Notebook screens (in one file) and each lesson is clearly marked, along with details about which lesson each chapter should be read, to aid and link to the learning. There are**** 26 lessons** planned, all with SMART Notebook screens, task sheets and header sheets. ' BUKI Mon 07.00 EDT A raging disease called the. Ideal for Year 4, Year 5 or Year 6 children. The Last Wild by Piers Torday - review 'The author carries you away on an amazing and adventurous journey from beginning to end. 26 lessons – ‘The Last Wild’ by Piers Torday – Year 4/5/6 – English planningĪ whole English teaching sequence linked to the book The Last Wild by Piers Torday (Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Award and nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal in 2013).

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