The Wild Ones (an action-packed, moving animal story of bravery and friendship, perfect for fans of I Am Rebel. Waterstones Book of the Month for August 2026)

“Steve Cole is a master storyteller. Prepare to meet your new favourite bunch of scrappy animals.” - Eoin Colfer“As adorable and hilarious as it is heart-stopping.” - Piers Torday“Humour, heart and hope.” - Abi Elphinstone“A truly great adventure from a master storyteller. ” - Phil Earle'The old familiar world had gone. Out there in the cold and gusting dark, something new and unknown was waiting...'Scamp lives at a pet care centre. He has friends, food and a warm bed. But one terrible night - the Night of the Great Growl - his world changes for ever.The people have vanished and all that's left outside are the Things: vicious, starving beasts that roam the ruined city. Driven into the wilds - with Chandelier the cat, Punzel the rabbit, Patticake the dachshund, Falstaff the parrot and hamsters Nudge and Wink - Scamp sets off in search of safety.On their epic journey, Scamp must discover his own wildness if he's to lead the pets to the one thing they so desperately need - a new home.A…

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