Description
Running Wild is a powerful and emotional adventure story from beloved author Michael Morpurgo, blending themes of survival, loss, and hope with the majesty of the natural world.
The story follows Will, a young boy who is grieving the loss of his father, a British soldier killed in Iraq. On a trip to Indonesia with his mother—an attempt to begin healing—Will experiences the unimaginable. While riding an elephant along the beach, a massive tsunami strikes the coast. In a moment that saves his life, the elephant senses the danger and bolts into the jungle, carrying Will to safety—and into the heart of a wild, untamed world.
What begins as a terrifying accident soon becomes a story of survival. Separated from everyone and everything he knows, Will must learn to live in the jungle, relying on the elephant, his instincts, and the wisdom of the animals around him. Along the way, he encounters the harsh realities of deforestation, animal poaching, and the beauty and brutality of nature.
Morpurgo’s storytelling is vivid, compassionate, and deeply moving. Through Will’s journey, he highlights the bond between humans and animals and encourages readers to think critically about our impact on the environment. Based partly on real events, Running Wild combines thrilling adventure with an important ecological message.
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