The Wild Before by Piers Torday - digital pack

Can one hare alone change the world? The captivating animal adventure destined to be loved by readers of all ages.

One stormy, snowy night, a pure silver calf is born on an ordinary muddy farm by the light of the moon. This is the legendary Mooncalf, whose arrival has been foretold since the dawn of time.

According to a dream passed down from animal to animal, if the calf dies, a great Terribleness will come – rising seas, a plague, skies raining down fire, the end of all things… and Little Hare vows to persuade all the animals to protect Mooncalf, whatever the cost.

But it’s easier said than done, and soon Little Hare realises that he is the only one who can save the world…

A stunning prequel to the award-winning, bestselling The Last Wild trilogy, touching on timely themes of climate change, friendship, and above all, hope.

The downloadable pack for The Wild Before includes an activity sheets including a create a hare mask, field guide to the animal tongue and a competition to win a bundle of books from Hachette Children’s Group.

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