When the Wild Calls

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The journey winds through me, twisted and turned, like a difficult second spine

Having escaped their city, Juniper Green 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 cant stop worrying about her grandmother and best friend left behind. When she hears news that disease has entered the city, shes 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, Etiennes 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

PRAISE FORWHEN THE WILD CALLS:

A triumph of a sequel. Emotional punch and ecological awareness wrapped up in an exciting adventure. It was a joy to return.Hannah Gold, author ofThe Last Bear

Brave, insightful and beautifully writtenZillah Bethell, author ofThe Shark Caller

Penfolds writing is startling. It delivers such a crucial eco message, raw in its honesty, poetic and heartfelt, and ultimately sings with hope.Jasbinder Bilan, author ofAarti and the Blue Gods

A brilliant and thoughtfully written ecological adventure Love, love, loved it!A M Howell, author ofPeril on the Atlantic

Wonderful, wild and warm-hearted a thought-provoking read with a deep love of nature nestled at its core. Perfect for earth-conscious, adventure-thirsty young readers.Sophie Kirtley, author ofThe Wild Way Home

A beautifully written story of friendship, bravery and our connection to the wilderness. I fell in love with Juniper and Etienne all over again. Penfolds heartfelt stories are the ones our planet needs. I loved it.Tamsin Winter, author ofBeing Miss Nobody

A gripping dystopian tale Nicola is brilliant at telling important stories and filling them with heart and hope.Judith Eagle, author ofThe Accidental Stowaway

"Penfolds skilful storytelling offers a powerful and thought-provoking narrative with themes of courage and resilience that will resonate with 9-12-year-olds."The School Reading List

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Juniper and her brother Bear navigate a world where 'the Wild' introduces them to wonders, but dangers lurk in a city ravaged by disease. Juniper's determination to rescue loved ones, combined with Etienne's quest for freedom, creates a compelling ecological adventure that's perfect for fans of dystopian tales such as The Last Wild. Penfold's skilful storytelling offers a powerful and thought-provoking narrative with themes of courage and resilience that will resonate with 9-12-year-olds. * The School Reading List *

Author Bio

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 WILDwas shortlisted for the firstJoan Aiken Future Classics Prizein 2017. It was also selected forSCBWIs 2018 Undiscovered Voicesanthology. 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.