Running Wild is yet another great story by
Michael Morpurgo. His books generally
have a historically based theme – a great way for kids to accidentally learn
about some of the important historical events in our world. His books include topics such as World War I
and II, the Sinking of the Titanic, famous characters like Robin Hood and Joan
of Arc. Take a look at some of them.
Will is on
holiday with his Mum in Malaysia after the death of his soldier Dad.
On Boxing
Day, Will goes on an elephant ride along the beach on Oona when all of a sudden
the elephant gets scared and runs into the jungle with Will on his back. The elephant has been scared when the sea
begins to act strangely. This story is about the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami and
the terrible but sometimes uplifting events during and after. Oona runs into
the jungle with Will on her back abd doesn’t stop.
This story
is about how Will and Oona survive for months in the jungle. There are some very sad parts of the story,
and also some amazingly incredible things that happen with the animals he
meets. Read it and wonder, could I do
that?
I would
recommend this story for children 8 years and all adults – and do often!
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