Tuesday 24 March 2020

Childrens Fiction Review : Running Wild


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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