Wild

A novel about a family's grief and the crisis afflicting the rainforest, from the prize-winning author of Boy 87 and Fake. Jack spirals out of control and his mother suggests a trip together, but he finds himself in real danger.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 04 May 2023
Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books

A novel that will grip you from the first page and keep you turning until the very last, Boy 87 and Fake is a powerful exploration of grief, family, and the crisis afflicting the rainforest.

Written by the award-winning author of Boy 87, this gripping story follows Jack, a young boy who has been struggling with the weight of his father's death since his passing. The pressure inside him keeps building, and he seeks solace in skiving school and hanging around with a group of troublemakers.

It's easy for Jack to hide his new habits from his mother, an environmental anthropologist who is consumed by her work and conservation trips. However, as Jack's behavior spirals out of control, his mother becomes increasingly concerned and suggests a trip together.

What Jack expects to be a relaxing holiday quickly turns into a perilous expedition deep into the heart of the rainforest. Far from anything he's ever known, he finds himself in the middle of a world of danger and uncertainty.

Boy 87 and Fake is a testament to the author's talent for creating compelling characters and intricate storylines. It is a must-read for anyone who loves a good story that will leave you thinking long after the last page.

Weight: 230g
Dimension: 197 x 129 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781782693840