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An epic and heart-rending jungle adventure from the bestselling author of Kaspar and Born to Run.
For Will and his mother, going to Indonesia isn't just a holiday. It's an escape, a new start, a chance to put things behind them - things like the death of Will's father.
And to begin with, it seems to be just what they both needed. But then Oona, the elephant Will is riding on the beach, begins acting strangely, shying away from the sea. And that's when the tsunami comes crashing in, and Oona begins to run. Except that when the tsunami is gone, Oona just keeps on running.
With nothing on his back but a shirt and nothing to sustain him but a bottle of water, Will must learn to survive deep in the jungle. Luckily, though, he's not completely alone
He's got Oona.
Running Wild, a top bestseller by Michael Morpurgo, the Sunday Times bestselling author, is a riveting tale of survival and friendship. The story of Will's journey through the jungle with Oona, the elephant, is a heartwarming testament to the resilience of children and the extraordinary bond between humans and animals.
For fans of Louis Sachar (Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger), Madeleine L'Engle (A Wrinkle in Time), Dick King-Smith (The Sheep-pig), Katherine Rundell (The Explorer), and Elizabeth Laird (Song of the Dolphin Boy).