By Nicola Penfold (author) Part of the Where the World Turns Wild series
"Nicola Penfold’s lyrical and simple storytelling captures the urgency of need of all of us to cherish and protect nature."
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A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month April 2024
Such an important story, this gripping and moving adventure, is a brilliant sequel to Where the World Turns Wild .
Having escaped from the repressive government of the city and the dangers of disease, Juniper and Bear have found safety and peace in their dad’s community in the Wild. But they can’t stop worrying about their grandmother and best friend Etienne whom they left behind. And rightly so.
Life is becoming unbearable and Etienne’s rebellious instincts are putting him at risk. Helped by their Dad, Juniper and Bear make the dangerous journey back. Will they be in time? Nicola Penfold’s lyrical and simple storytelling captures the urgency of need of all of us to cherish and protect nature.
The journey winds through me, twisted and turned, like a difficult second spine…
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Having escaped their city, Juniper Greene and her brother Bear have settled in Ennerdale with their dad and his family. Every day the wild introduces them to a new wonder, but Juniper can’t stop worrying about her grandmother and best friend left behind. When she hears news that disease has entered the city, she’s determined to bring her loved ones to safety.
Trapped in a city riddled with disease and run by a ruthless leader, Etienne longs for the wild. With the guards becoming more aggressive to counteract the growing rebellion, Etienne’s prepared to fight for his freedom. But will he be able to protect himself and keep those around him safe until Juniper returns from the wild?
The compelling and thought-provoking sequel to the much-loved Where the World Turns Wild , this ecological adventure is perfect for fans of The Last Bear , Running on the Roof of the World and The Last Wild .
Praise for Where the World Turns Wild:
'Some books are excellent story-telling, and some books broaden your knowledge and mind, and some just ought to be written and this book is all three. I loved it.' – Hilary McKay, author of The Skylarks' War
'A beautiful, memorable story about all the important things – love, family, loyalty, and courage – contained inside a brilliant adventure, Where the World Turns Wild can’t fail to enthral any reader lucky enough to encounter it.' – Sinead O'Hart, author of The Time Tider
'Wondrous, warm-hearted, wildly exhilarating [...] The world is familiar and frightening, the relationships between characters beautifully rendered – Nicola Penfold is an author to watch.' – Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole and Elephant
Nicola Penfold was born in Merseyside and grew up in Doncaster. She studied English at Cambridge, before completing a Computing Science masters at Imperial College London.
Where the World Turns Wild was shortlisted for the first Joan Aiken Future Classics Prize in 2017. It was also selected for SCBWI's 2018 Undiscovered Voices anthology.
Nicola lives with her husband, four children and two cats in North London, and escapes when she can to wilder corners of the UK for adventures.
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The journey winds through me, twisted and turned, like a difficult second spine… Having escaped their city, Juniper Greene and her brother Bear have settled in Ennerdale with their dad and his family. Every day the wild introduces them to a new wonder, but Juniper can’t stop worrying about her grandmother and best friend left behind.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed When the Wild Calls and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
When the Wild Calls features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Ecological and Environmental Interest - Fiction, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month, Star Books, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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When the Wild Calls was written by Nicola Penfold and published by Little Tiger an imprint of Little Tiger Press Group
When the Wild Calls has 268 pages
Yes it is part of Where the World Turns Wild series
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