Hi everyone, this first review is an adorable little read I found several years ago. If I was to give you the book in a few words I would fail miserably as I would have more than several paragraphs to describe how much I enjoyed it!! So, if you like stories set in England celebrating its natural landscape, why not dive into this review…
Title: The Wilderness War
Author: Julia Green
Genre: Fiction – contemporary
ISBN: 9780192743657 (Paperback)
Publication details: Oxford University Press; Oxford, 2016
What this book is about: The Wilderness is the perfect place for building dens, making fires, and camping out all night. It’s the only place where Noah and his friends feel truly free. Then a large LAND FOR SALE sign appears. Doesn’t anyone care about the wildlife and the trees? The deer who comes at dawn, the baby crow Noah has been feeding, all of the creatures who’ve made the Wilderness their home? One thing is for sure – Noah and his friends are not giving up on the Wilderness without a fight. ‘It’s us against them. From now on, this is all-out WAR.’
My review: A lovely heart-warming story about friendship, the importance of wild, imaginative play, and most importantly, standing up for what you love. I enjoyed reading this from start to finish. You get to go on the night-watching with Noah and his friends and even laugh at the antics they get up to. I like how even the grown-ups in the story, the parents and teachers, help out the kids to fight for their patch of the wilderness. This great read is perfect for those who love nature and the beauty of the natural world!! I really enjoyed the storyline and the activities included in the back will surely keep young readers entertained!
My rating: 4 ⭐
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