Where The World Turns Wild (Where the World Turns Wild, 1)

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The wild is a beautiful place but it is also a brutal one. It is a place where survival plays out on a daily basis and every living thing is in some danger. Not to mention the drones that follow them from the city. With so much up against them, will they ever make their way home? A thrilling and thought-provoking ecological adventure from a fresh new voice in children's fiction. Perfect for fans of The Explorer, The Last Wild and The Island at the End of Everything. About This Edition ISBN: A thrilling and thought-provoking ecological adventure from a fresh new voice in children's fiction. Perfect for fans of THE EXPLORER, THE LAST WILD and THE ISLAND AT THE END OF EVERYTHING.

I really, really like Juniper and Bear. They are brave and scared, uncertain and ready to take risks. The love and affection they have for each other is just brilliant. Their journey together into the unknown wild is inspiring and beautiful. There's peril and hardship and there's acceptance and belonging. I love Bear's wildness and carefree nature, and also the pressure this puts on Juniper as she takes on responsibility for him. It's an interesting depiction of someone who's pushed into the responsible big sister/mothering role by outside circumstances. Brilliant, just absolutely brilliant. This was such a well written, entertaining book. I loved Bear and Juniper so much , completely engaging characters and story, really makes you stop and think along the way while you read. Junipers narrative throughout the book is so wonderful, a steady level voice most can relate to, mature but not so much teenagers won’t find her relatable, this book is just so captivating. All the characters even minor ones are a delight and it’s such a moving tale. Highly recommended and I think, hopefully this should receive lots of focus, attention and awards, it deserves them. Whether you have children, or are simply a curious adult who needs some Wild in their life, read this.Juniper and Bear live in a world blighted by a dangerous virus. Their city is walled and sterile, sanitised of all things wild and natural. But there is a sense of change in the air. Animals, trees, flowers, our city forbids them all... Juniper Greene lives in a walled city from which nature has been banished, following the outbreak of a deadly man-made disease many years earlier. While most people seem content to live in such a cage, she and her little brother Bear have always known about their resistance to the disease, and dream of escaping into the wild. To the one place humans have survived outside of cities. To where their mother is. When scientists discover that the siblings provide the key to fighting the disease, the pair must flee for their lives. As they journey into the unknown, they soon learn that there's cruelty in nature as well as beauty. Will they ever find the home they're searching for? I also really enjoyed how Penfold introduced more complex vocabulary, both through Juniper and Bear's clever word game (which I'm determined to start playing with my daughter) and Juniper's memory of the old dictionary she read. When scientists discover that the siblings’ blood holds the secret to surviving in the outdoors, their lives are endangered. They are left with no choice but to run. They set out for Ennerdale, the half-remembered home of their infancy. Nicola Penfold’s Where the World Turns Wild is a journey between extremes of grey and green, propelled by a bold and timely concept, and written with sharp, intelligent prose. A truly heartfelt and very striking novel.” Darren Simpson, author of Scavengers

Kate Forrester’s cover image was what initially drew me to this book but it’s only now that I’ve finished reading it that I can appreciate all of the details that they included. I’m seeing more of the story in its design the longer I look at it. Well the answers are just as fascinating. Most of the humans it seems readily accept this new way of life, and the story quite cleverly shows us how they are effectively indoctrinated and made to accept this as the new normal. Some of them just don't fit in though, they feel the need for the wild deep inside them. This is where Juniper and Bear, our main characters, come in. I felt that the depiction of the new society was really well done. Most of it we see from the child's perspective and obviously focuses on school life, but you can really see how control and influence happens in dystopian regimes at a very early age, which isn't something you actually see that often in this kind of fiction. That image of someone young growing up within such a regime is really quite a powerful one.Hello Yellow - 80 Books to Help Children Nurture Good Mental Health and Support With Anxiety and Wellbeing - Juniper and Bear’s relationship is at the heart of this story. Juniper feels responsible for her little brother and tries to care for him as best she can. Then one day they are forced to leave the city and return to the Wild. But not all wild is good or safe. Juniper and Bear have to face the Wild and take it head on. The relationship between Juniper and Bear was really special. I loved their interactions and the fierce love they felt for each other. My own daughter is five, and it was emotional to imagine her undertaking Bear's journey.

Juniper and Bear live in one of the two remaining glasshouses – the only spaces where plants are allowed within their city. Everywhere else is grey and enclosed. Like a prison. This is how it has been ever since a virus was unleashed to kill humans and save the wild. Juniper is afraid that if her little brother Bear doesn’t calm down, he will end up in the institute. A place from which nobody comes out. A doomsday dystopian novel is not what I should be read this year. Or so, I thought. But it’s actually fun to do so - to realize that reality mirrors a book? ‘Where The World Turns Wild’ was a soothing adventure with two lovable characters called June and Bear. When scientists discover that the siblings provide the key to fighting the disease, the pair must flee for their lives. As they journey into the unknown, they soon learn that there’s cruelty in nature as well as beauty. Will they ever find the home they’re searching for? This book touches on climate change, ecological disaster, population issues, politics. I think it's so important for children to be exposed to these issues in MG literature, as well as adults of course

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Juniper is thirteen and lives in the city with her little brother Bear. To the children, this city seems like a cage, as they used to live in the Wild. Leaving the city and returning to their mother has always been their dream. But this is a time when the world has changed. Fifty years previously a group calling themselves the Rewilders, let lose a deadly disease, which killed a huge proportion of the population and now the remnants must live in the city, allowing the world to recover from the pollution and ill treatment. Nicola Penfold's way of introducing new words to younger readers and inspiring them to learn more about the natural world was incredible. Why should I read it? Apart from the first line, which I find too preachy, I absolutely loved this story. I loved the characters and how they talk - Juniper's thought process is great to hear - her worries and challenges. Bear is young and sweet and talks like that too. As you read through the chapters you are slowly but cleverly pulled into this world, this city, where everyone tries to survive without ever getting anything new or wild. As the story progresses you really want the children to succeed in their quest. The description is beautiful and the story rolls along at a good pace, with challenges at the right moments to keep you guessing. It really feels as though its written by an author with their own unique voice. It reminds me a little of Jess Butterworth or Eva Ibbotson.... Read Full Review I am in awe. This book was the most incredible journey, filled with deep feelings of love and hate, and what it means to truly be ‘wild’.

It is extraordinary! This compelling book has future classic written all over it!"" – Lindsay Galvin, author of THE SECRET DEEP The side characters were also a hit for me. They provided extra layers to the story, and though not all were fully developed, I could still understand their personalities from their descriptions and behaviour. My favourite side character has to be a lynx cat called Ghost who really warmed my heart. I adored the strong connection between Juniper, Bear and Annie Rose, and you could really feel just how much they cared for one another. Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc.)?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 AN ELEPHANT Juniper and her brother Bear are different, they were born in the wild and are immune to the virus. This makes them a target for the authorities, who want answers and makes them different to the other children. Where the World Turns Wild is a journey between extremes of grey and green, propelled by a bold and timely concept, and written with sharp, intelligent prose. A truly heartfelt and very striking novel. -- Darren Simpson, author of Scavengers