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Where The World Turns Wild #2
When the Wild Calls
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Published April 11, 2024
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May 12, 2024
I read this a month or so ago but it’s just been added to GR.
Wow! I’ve just finished When the Wild Calls- I read all but about the first 30 pages in one accidentally late night.
It starts off in Ennerdale; enough time has elapsed for Juniper and Bear to settle and to have welcomed their new half-sibling. Rumours are rife that something in the city they left behind is changing: the regime seems rattled but also there are terrifying tales of further disease spreading, which mean something has to be done if Juniper and Bear are to see their loved ones again. In the wild, talk of a vaccine in development sparks hope and raises suspicions.
The use of multiple narratives here is an excellent way to maintain pace as well as widening the perspectives. It works brilliantly.
Once we hear from Etienne, it is confirmed that the government, in terminal decline, is lashing out all over the place; they are now not even masking their intentions and directly quoting 1984. We also see the first seeds of rebellion…
A fantastic to-ing and fro-ing of Juniper’s and Etienne’s narratives builds the tension so well and allows the action to hurtle along apace despite Juniper’s lengthy journey.
Will Juniper arrive in time and what will remain of those she loves if she does? What lengths are the government willing to go to in order to hang on to power?
Thanks to the author @nicolapenfoldauthor , to @netgalley and the publisher @littletigerbooks for letting me read this ahead of release.
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Wow! I’ve just finished When the Wild Calls- I read all but about the first 30 pages in one accidentally late night.
It starts off in Ennerdale; enough time has elapsed for Juniper and Bear to settle and to have welcomed their new half-sibling. Rumours are rife that something in the city they left behind is changing: the regime seems rattled but also there are terrifying tales of further disease spreading, which mean something has to be done if Juniper and Bear are to see their loved ones again. In the wild, talk of a vaccine in development sparks hope and raises suspicions.
The use of multiple narratives here is an excellent way to maintain pace as well as widening the perspectives. It works brilliantly.
Once we hear from Etienne, it is confirmed that the government, in terminal decline, is lashing out all over the place; they are now not even masking their intentions and directly quoting 1984. We also see the first seeds of rebellion…
A fantastic to-ing and fro-ing of Juniper’s and Etienne’s narratives builds the tension so well and allows the action to hurtle along apace despite Juniper’s lengthy journey.
Will Juniper arrive in time and what will remain of those she loves if she does? What lengths are the government willing to go to in order to hang on to power?
Thanks to the author @nicolapenfoldauthor , to @netgalley and the publisher @littletigerbooks for letting me read this ahead of release.
#middlegrade #middlegradebooks #kidsbook #kidsbooks #booksbooksbooks #bookworm #bookstagram #bookreview #kidsbookreviews #naturebook #conservation #climateconsciousclassroom #booksta #kidsbookstagram
June 29, 2024
When The Wild Calls is a children's dystopian tale set in the aftermath of a pandemic caused by ticks. You follow Juniper as she hatches a plan to go back to the city she and her brother Bear once escaped to rescue Annie-Rose and her friend Etienne. Also, parallel to this storyline, you follow Etiennes' story as he is trying to be free from the city in order for a better life.
When I started this book, I didn't realise it was a sequel to Where The World Turns Wild. With that in mind, I don't feel like I missed out on not reading it first, I feel this story stands up on its own. You learn about parts of Juniper and Bears' previous adventure throughout the book.
Nicola Penfold has written a beautiful story that draws you into its world so easily that you get completely lost inside it. Even though this is for 8-12 year olds, at times, it didn't feel like I was reading a children's book. This is an interesting and compelling story, full of hope and wonder. The characters are engaging, thoughtful, resilient, and brave in their nature. I also love how this story touches on how we need to nurture and protect nature and all that it is.
It was an absolute pleasure to read, I recommend this book to both children and adults. I will be reading the first book to know where Juniper and Bears' story began.
Thank you to netgalley and The Little Tiger
When I started this book, I didn't realise it was a sequel to Where The World Turns Wild. With that in mind, I don't feel like I missed out on not reading it first, I feel this story stands up on its own. You learn about parts of Juniper and Bears' previous adventure throughout the book.
Nicola Penfold has written a beautiful story that draws you into its world so easily that you get completely lost inside it. Even though this is for 8-12 year olds, at times, it didn't feel like I was reading a children's book. This is an interesting and compelling story, full of hope and wonder. The characters are engaging, thoughtful, resilient, and brave in their nature. I also love how this story touches on how we need to nurture and protect nature and all that it is.
It was an absolute pleasure to read, I recommend this book to both children and adults. I will be reading the first book to know where Juniper and Bears' story began.
Thank you to netgalley and The Little Tiger
May 2, 2024
I received this book as an ARC from Netgalley, however all opinions are my own.
How I read this book: eBook
Put a finger down if you missed the fact that this book was a sequel and ended up reading the second book first. It's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me. So the reason I wanted to read this book is genuinely because the description of it looked so cool and I haven't read a dystopian novel since reading "Ready Player One" when that came out. Friends, this book was so enjoyable to read. I feel like the author gave us just enough information about what had already happened that even though I hadn't read the first book, I knew somewhat what was going on. This book kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the majority of it and was just one big exciting adventure! I really enjoyed that we got the dual POV of Juniper and Etienne because we got to see how vast their two different experiences are. I was rooting for them the whole way through the book. I also really loved that this was set in the UK! I haven't yet read a dystopian set in the UK and it was nice that I could actually picture the kinds of places that Juniper was going through. I loved the character growth of both Juniper and Etienne in this book, and can only imagine what they went through within the first. The twist at the end was so good and I did not see it coming at all. I definitely will be picking up the first book on payday, as well as this book when it comes out! Overall I really enjoyed reading this book and would recommend to anyone who wants a really good YA dystopian.
My Favourite Characters:
Willow: I honestly loved how sweet Willow was to everyone and the fact that she seemed to take Juniper and Bear in as if they were her own children. We didn't get a lot of her in the book but she was still my favourite throughout the book.
Cam: Honestly, the moment Cam came into the story I did not stop smiling. I'm excited to see what he was like in the last book and I love him so much!
Gael: I love having good father figures in books. Gael is no exception.
My Least Favourite Characters:`
Morgan: Morgan isn't even that much of the book but I thought she was such a mean character especially considering the characters she was being cruel to are children.
Abbot: I LOATHED him and I think he should rot.
(If you'd like to see more of my reviews please go to my blog:
https://doesden.blogspot.com/)
How I read this book: eBook
Put a finger down if you missed the fact that this book was a sequel and ended up reading the second book first. It's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me. So the reason I wanted to read this book is genuinely because the description of it looked so cool and I haven't read a dystopian novel since reading "Ready Player One" when that came out. Friends, this book was so enjoyable to read. I feel like the author gave us just enough information about what had already happened that even though I hadn't read the first book, I knew somewhat what was going on. This book kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the majority of it and was just one big exciting adventure! I really enjoyed that we got the dual POV of Juniper and Etienne because we got to see how vast their two different experiences are. I was rooting for them the whole way through the book. I also really loved that this was set in the UK! I haven't yet read a dystopian set in the UK and it was nice that I could actually picture the kinds of places that Juniper was going through. I loved the character growth of both Juniper and Etienne in this book, and can only imagine what they went through within the first. The twist at the end was so good and I did not see it coming at all. I definitely will be picking up the first book on payday, as well as this book when it comes out! Overall I really enjoyed reading this book and would recommend to anyone who wants a really good YA dystopian.
My Favourite Characters:
Willow: I honestly loved how sweet Willow was to everyone and the fact that she seemed to take Juniper and Bear in as if they were her own children. We didn't get a lot of her in the book but she was still my favourite throughout the book.
Cam: Honestly, the moment Cam came into the story I did not stop smiling. I'm excited to see what he was like in the last book and I love him so much!
Gael: I love having good father figures in books. Gael is no exception.
My Least Favourite Characters:`
Morgan: Morgan isn't even that much of the book but I thought she was such a mean character especially considering the characters she was being cruel to are children.
Abbot: I LOATHED him and I think he should rot.
(If you'd like to see more of my reviews please go to my blog:
https://doesden.blogspot.com/)
October 13, 2024
An enjoyable sequel that combines action, suspense and appreciation for the natural world.
I was pleased to be able to return to this series and find out what happened to the characters. I liked the dual narrative and felt it was well written so that it added to the suspense. I was equally invested in both sets of events.
I also found myself worried about the intentions of certain characters and reading on quickly to find out what side they are on.
The final event connected to the city felt a little anticlimactic. I would have liked another line or two explaining how it was possible. It felt a little rushed and I had to reread it to realise it had already happened as I hadn't realised that was their plan.
The descriptions of the creatures and the natural world were lovely. The concerns of those already living in the Wild felt very realistic.
Although a sequel, I felt the events and characters from the first book were nearly all explained so it could be read by itself.
I was pleased to be able to return to this series and find out what happened to the characters. I liked the dual narrative and felt it was well written so that it added to the suspense. I was equally invested in both sets of events.
I also found myself worried about the intentions of certain characters and reading on quickly to find out what side they are on.
The final event connected to the city felt a little anticlimactic. I would have liked another line or two explaining how it was possible. It felt a little rushed and I had to reread it to realise it had already happened as I hadn't realised that was their plan.
The descriptions of the creatures and the natural world were lovely. The concerns of those already living in the Wild felt very realistic.
Although a sequel, I felt the events and characters from the first book were nearly all explained so it could be read by itself.
September 14, 2025
I had totally missed that Nicola had a sequel out. I definitely recommend reading the first book as I had forgotten a few characters and was very grateful for how Nicola weaved the back story in enough to remind me.
This was a superb way to close up some stories as I desperately wanted to know what happened to those left behind.
No spoilers from me, instead a quick summary of what happens when those in power fear change and the lengths they can go too to "keep the people safe", as an adult reader I can say echos of the real current world and total agree that it's the young people who are rising up and breaking free.
This was a superb way to close up some stories as I desperately wanted to know what happened to those left behind.
No spoilers from me, instead a quick summary of what happens when those in power fear change and the lengths they can go too to "keep the people safe", as an adult reader I can say echos of the real current world and total agree that it's the young people who are rising up and breaking free.
May 31, 2024
Another brilliant book from Nicola Penfold. I love 'Where the World turns Wild' and this sequel did not disappoint. I'm so happy Etienne has escaped the city and Annie-Rose is on her way out. What a happy ending!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 28, 2024
This book was good, eventually, had a very slow start and was written in a different way to when to world turns wild, it took a long time for me to really enjoy this book. But it eventually hooked me and it ended far too quick, would have been great to read more about the "uprising".
May 25, 2024
So good!
January 22, 2025
3.5 - that’s to say I enjoyed it!
June 19, 2024
The sequel to Where The World Turns Wild. Time has passed in Ennerdale and Juniper and Bear are settled. But when they hear rumours of disease in the city they left behind and the government becoming even more totalitarian, they know they have to do something to get their grandmother and best friend, Etienne, out. The book uses multiple narratives which works well and builds tension, and is another fast-paced, gripping story.
March 7, 2025
Thank you very much to the Reading Agency who provided my book club with 10 free copies of Penfold’s latest book, When the Wild Calls, in return for honest reviews.
When I applied for copies of this text, I wasn’t aware that it a sequel to Penfold’s novel, Where the World Turns Wild and after realising, I was initially concerned that this would affect the club’s reading experience. Thankfully, this novel could easily work as a standalone as it describes important past events well and I don’t feel any lack of prior knowledge impacted the storyline. However, I enjoyed this novel so much that I intended to buy and read Where the World Turns Wild, to gain more of Juniper and Bear’s story.
I would describe this book as Orwellian, on-trend and relevant! I was left feeling concerned for the earth’s future surrounding climate change, pandemics, and authoritarian control. However, the novel’s ending made me feel hopeful for humankind – perfect for a children’s book! The story follows Juniper and Bear going back into the infected city to try and rescue Etienne and their grandmother, with their newly found father and friends they made during the first novel. The travel journey is well described and informative, normally I can find this style of book tedious, but a lot was happening during their journey, and it was broken up with Etienne’s chapters. I loved Etienne’s POV, the dual narratives work amazingly here to show us what is happening in the city and in the wild. Etienne’s perspective of being trapped in the city, participating in the antibodies trial testing, becoming involved with the Polecats and then imprisoned in the Institute made for a great plotline. This book encouraged the club to talk about the pandemic, what their lives were like during this time and how the feel looking back on 2020. I would recommend it to both adults and children who enjoy speculative fiction and dystopian novels, whether they’re interested in climate control or authoritarian governments.
When I applied for copies of this text, I wasn’t aware that it a sequel to Penfold’s novel, Where the World Turns Wild and after realising, I was initially concerned that this would affect the club’s reading experience. Thankfully, this novel could easily work as a standalone as it describes important past events well and I don’t feel any lack of prior knowledge impacted the storyline. However, I enjoyed this novel so much that I intended to buy and read Where the World Turns Wild, to gain more of Juniper and Bear’s story.
I would describe this book as Orwellian, on-trend and relevant! I was left feeling concerned for the earth’s future surrounding climate change, pandemics, and authoritarian control. However, the novel’s ending made me feel hopeful for humankind – perfect for a children’s book! The story follows Juniper and Bear going back into the infected city to try and rescue Etienne and their grandmother, with their newly found father and friends they made during the first novel. The travel journey is well described and informative, normally I can find this style of book tedious, but a lot was happening during their journey, and it was broken up with Etienne’s chapters. I loved Etienne’s POV, the dual narratives work amazingly here to show us what is happening in the city and in the wild. Etienne’s perspective of being trapped in the city, participating in the antibodies trial testing, becoming involved with the Polecats and then imprisoned in the Institute made for a great plotline. This book encouraged the club to talk about the pandemic, what their lives were like during this time and how the feel looking back on 2020. I would recommend it to both adults and children who enjoy speculative fiction and dystopian novels, whether they’re interested in climate control or authoritarian governments.
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